Post by JeepGirl on Dec 21, 2016 16:19:22 GMT
In three days it will be Christmas Eve. Although we all live with estrangement, I am praying that each of us will be able to Celebrate our Savior's birth with the Joy it deserves. He was born for a purpose and that purpose was for us, for our sins and our salvation. His body was given as a sacrificial "gift" for us, in order that we could spend eternity in Heaven with Him. When I think of all He did for me, my estrangement is not so high on my priority list. My prayer for the New Year is that more of my thoughts are on Him, Whom I have, and less on those things or people I don't have.
My dh and I will be in church on Christmas Eve, sharing fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ and praising our Lord. On Christmas morning, we will have our traditional "brunch" at my daughter's, along with our 3 grands. In the late afternoon she goes to her in-laws for dinner and although we were invited, my husband said he would rather spend the afternoon, at home, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. I actually agree 
Friends who have no family may stop by in afternoon.
My es and family (and 2 grands), who literally live down the road (about 10-15min.) will not be part of our holiday, as it has been for the past few years. Of course, I will be thinking about them and praying but with no expectations. So far, I am okay which is better than in the past. I believe it is my new contentment and appreciation for all that I do have.
My prayers for each of you, regardless of where you are, who lives with you, who doesn't and, especially, if you feel alone (because with Jesus, we are never alone), that you and your families experience the blessings God has given us, regardless of how big or how small, this Christmas. And, if you find Christmas Eve/Day becomes too difficult, please keep checking in here for love and encouragement. I know, I will be checking in from time-to-time and I believe others will also. Cling to God's promises and have faith that our families will be healed and reconciled some day, in His time. I love this site and each of you. CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS to ALL!
PS My dh tells me that God is a Steelers fan. Hmmmmmmmm
