The season, Christmastime. My mind was whirling with thoughts of what I wanted to get done. Thoughts of what I felt I needed to get done. I had just gotten my grandchildren out the door to school and I was feeling overwhelmed.
I told myself, “Self, drink your morning water quota, take your vitamins and supplements, make a cup of delicious coffee with sugar-free whipped cream, prepare your favorite toast with guacamole and sit down for a minute and listen to teaching from God’s Word.” I needed a breather.
I was emotional as I listened to God’s Word. As I listened I reflecting on who Jesus said He was. He is the light of the World. He is the Great Shepherd. The Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. Tears were streaming down my face as I took a deep breath and reflected on who Jesus was to me. I spoke out the words “Thank You Jesus”. My heart felt His presence as I thought about Him and all that He had done for me. My Savior. He is my Redeemer, my joy, and life to me. I asked Him to fill me up again with His love and strength for the day’s needs. I started to relax. His peace filled my soul. I chose to let that peace rule my mind and heart again in that moment. I was weary in mind, soul and body but He refreshed me as I stayed quiet in His presence. He is just a thought away. I whispered His name out loud one more time, “Jesus”, and my weariness turned to joy as He blessed me with the warmth of flowing love. Oh, how He loves us. He came into this world for us. It reminded me of the line in the first verse of the song O Holy Night which says when HE appears the soul feels its worth and there is a thrill of hope as the weary soul rejoices. At the thought of Him and the sense of His warm presence this weary soul found hope and life and renewed energy. That’s what remembering Him at Christmas is all about. I pray for the one reading this that His presence wraps you with healing, hope and new life.
