Hustle and Bustle

This time of the year there is plenty of anxiety and stress over the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and to-do lists and lots of other good things.  Sometimes we forget the reason for the season.   Amid the busyness, we rejoice knowing that God loves us.  And whether we are a lowly shepherd or a person bearing costly gifts, we find our savior in Bethlehem.  Let us take time to experience anew the wonder of God’s love come in Christ and share the gifts only he can bring—hope, peace, love, and joy.
 
(scripture of the week)
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;
Those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,
On them a light has shone –Isaiah 9.2
 
(prayer of the week)
Loving Heavenly Father, help me to push back the busyness and lean into your grace and love.  Renew my heart with the true gifts of Christmas found only in Christ the Lord—hope, peace, love, and joy.  amen
 
Blessings –Pastor TJ
 
(quote of the week)
God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it. Pope Francis
 
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