Sing and Praise
Category: Christmas
Going Too Fast
Is it just me or did you blink and this year disappeared? Some say that the older you get, the faster time seems to go. I concur. As time seems to fly, I find myself dismayed at how quickly the days disappear. I can “lose heart”.
However, as I have turned the pages of my calendar, God has brought to mind the fact that heaven is my ultimate destination. The more I think about the incomprehensible joys of eternity in the presence of God, the more I like the way time flies. I look forward to heaven. The “eternal weight of glory” is “beyond all comparison”.
So as the days speed by, I want to rejoice more that this life is not “it”. There is a beautiful eternity coming sooner than I know.
Dear Heavenly Father, as I see another year come to an end, please help me to look more to what You have for eternity. I find myself losing heart when I need to seek You to renew my inner being. Please strengthen me to face the “light momentary affliction”. I look forward to the the future glory You have prepared.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Trust in Steadfast Love
Cannot be Described
I love this verse. Jesus humbled Himself to come to earth to be a sacrifice for us. That gift cannot be fully expressed with words. The best part – those of us who accept this gift will have all eternity to learn the beauty of this gift. I’m glad God allows us to start learning now.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the amazing gift that words cannot express. I am in awe of Your love.
I praise this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Splendor and Majesty
Faithfulness
I love the promises in the book of Hebrews. God provides the solid ground we need to persevere. He is faithful and will keep His promises.
Those of us who have read and study the Bible can easily think of many promises. God promised to send a Messiah and Jesus came. Jesus told believers that the Holy Spirit would help them and He dwells within us. There are so many others throughout the Bible.
I hope the reminder of Jesus’ birth at Christmas brings many promises to mind. God’s gifts are the most generous.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the many promises You give. Thank You that we can rely on Your faithfulness. Please help us to remember this when life is difficult.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Strength from God
A Faithful Servant’s Praise
This verse talks about a woman named Anna who served in the temple. When she heard that Jesus (the Messiah) was born, she started giving thanks and telling people about Jesus. She is a good example for us all year round, but we tend to only talk about her with the Christmas story. I hope to think about her example in the coming year.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of Anna. Please help me to give thanks and tell others of the redemption that came with Jesus.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Merry Christmas Eve!
Christmas Joy
The story of Christmas is one that brings great joy. I fear that we are more stuck on short term happiness than long term joy. The truth of Christmas starts with the fact that we are sinners and need a Savior. Jesus came to be born as a baby and then grew to be a man who died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. I believe most of my readers know this and have placed their trust in Jesus to save them from their sins. This should bring us joy. However, the sin nature is still active and brings struggle.
Despite the difficulties of life, the Christmas story should bring us back to joy. Joy for the ultimate gift that Jesus’ birth brought.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Jesus. Thank You that we can have joy through trusting Your Son. Please help us to put our own selfishness aside and bring us back to the joy that You provide.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
More Christmas Praise
Shepherds were not considered the elite of society. However, God chose to share the good news of Jesus’ birth with them. Luke 2:20 tells us of the shepherds rejoicing and giving glory to God. They are a good example for us.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus’ to a humble birth. Thank You for the example of the shepherds giving You glory. You deserve all the honor and glory.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
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