And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed?
For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.
This is my favourite place to be in the house (+surrounded by miniature trees) :)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
I pray a quiet river of peace will flow through your heart & soul this Christmas. May you drink from it when you are thirsty, and let it replenish you not only today, but throughout the coming year.
I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
Joy to the world - Isaac Watts, 1719
That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep.
Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them.
“Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord - has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!”
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Thank you for allowing me the privilege to pray for you and your situation. I just want to remind you that He is with you this Christmas and will not leave your side, no matter what you’re going through. He hears every request and I wish you all peace this Christmas.
Let’s not kid ourselves - for a lot of people, Christmas is a dreadful time with many getting nervous, worried, lonely and upset. Not everyone’s situation makes for an “ideal” Christmas and for some, each year is just a game of “how to get through it without any issues”.
It’s not pleasant, feeling cold and left out of a time when others seem to be having a great party and lots of fun.
I’ve had this weighing heavy on my heart for the past day or so, and I’d really like to pray for anyone who isn’t looking forward to tomorrow, whether it’s because of something specific this year or recurring.
I’ve set up a formspring and will be praying from midnight tonight (UK time - 0GMT) for however long it will take.
Nothing will be published and you can leave a different name if you wish.
God bless, Paul
