Merry Christmas, my friends. I trust you are enjoying this day, whether with friends or family or in solitude. As for us, we are having a quiet morning with just the three of us. Abby, Nate, and Finn were supposed to come by later in the day as were Aileen’s parents so we could celebrate and enjoy a great meal together. However, sickness has invaded our home so we may be keeping things small—a decision to make a bit later on.
As I considered this day and the significance we attach to it, my mind was drawn to a poem that seems especially suitable–a poem that relates the birth of Jesus Christ to the way the Lord now calls us to live. I’d encourage you to pause for just a few moments to read and consider it. In fact, why don’t you make it a Christmas prayer that you lift to the Lord.
As with gladness men of old
Did the guiding star behold;
As with joy they hailed its light,
Leading onward, beaming bright,
So, most gracious Lord, may we
Ever more be led to thee.As with joyful steps
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