Guest post by LoRee Peery

LoRee's book was highlighted on Dec 4th

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Devotion – Dec 19

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

I venture to guess if asked what their favorite holiday is, most people would choose Christmas. However we view the holiday, I’m sure it’s based on childhood memories. (I know there are bad memories for some, and negative emotions, but God’s love and grace cover them all.)

Mine are filled with warm fuzzies, centered around our Christmas Eve Sunday school program, the early gift of clothing received to wear for that event, singing carols, and the one-room country school festivities. Warm fuzzies indeed.

Thankfulness should also continue all year long, not just during the American holiday. Oh my soul, the knowledge He lives within me, that He lowered Himself to be born among sinful man, either brings me to tears or I burst into song.

My prayer for you is that you take to heart the phrases of adoration with every Christmas carol you sing. Merry Christmas, and to God be the glory.

Christmas in My Soul

Christmas is always with me

Jesus lives in my heart

Heaven came down

A baby brings salvation

Angels sing Gloria to the King

Shepherds follow a star

Magi journey and bow

Holy, holy, holy

Hallelujah, glory to God

Praise in song abounds

Emmanuel, God with us

Christ the Savior is born

The Light of heaven

The Living Word

Rejoice and exalt Him

Sing glorious psalms of old

Christ, the ever-living Lord

Come, let us adore Him

Jesus came to save

Christmas is in my soul.

Comments

Pamela S Thibodeaux said…

Such a lovely post LoRee.
Good luck and God's blessings to You, Clare and your families!
PamT

19 December 2020 at 11:34

LoRee Peery said…

Thank you, Clare, for the encouragement you give other authors who are now friends.
And thanks, Pam, for your kind words and support you also give.

19 December 2020 at 17:03

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