Christmas

I just love Christmas. Celebrating the birth of our Saviour with all the fancy decorations and yummy food. . .reflecting on all that He did for us in sending His son, and letting it remind me of all He is capable of doing.

We had a wonderful holiday this year. Dave and I got to celebrate with both sets of parents on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (I'm so glad they get along well). But for me, it was especially special to have my parents close this holiday. They've visited here in the past for Christmas. . .but there is just something about living close and doing life and Christmas together. It really means a lot to me, especially during this season of my life.

Despite the fact that I could not fully indulge myself in the delicacies of Christmas, I still had a wonderful time and I can honestly say I didn't feel deprived at all. Now that is the grace of God!!

As I look back over the year, I am reflecting on how challenging it has been and yet I am so hopeful for the completion of things. . . for myself and my family. This year did not quite turn out like I had planned (I am not surprised), but I declare that He has done great things and that He is not finished yet!

I pray that all of you will be able to confess the same as you roll into 2008. . .it will be a year of new beginnings and unfinished business. . .if we yield to His ways, for they are much, much higher than ours.