I am so ready for some order to my house.....it can get really discouraging. We have painters coming next week to paint some built-in bookshelves in the den and our roof has been an ongoing process now for nearly 2 weeks. It's a big mess! However, I have decided as of today..I am NOT going to lose my joy! My children are healthy, my husband has a job, we have a lovely home and every need is met. I was over at 4 Reluctant Entertainers today and she posted about joy and priorities - thanks, Sandy! In fact, she added this little quote...
Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow is a mystery.
And today is a gift.
Tomorrow is a mystery.
And today is a gift.
Today is a GIFT - we only have this moment and can never get it back!
My mom emailed this video to me...how timely! It really speaks as to what is truly important this Christmas season - spending time with loved ones, making sweet memories, giving of ourselves and of course, Jesus!
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
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I read that on the Reluctant Entertainer...such a great quote and reminder to us all!!!
-sandy toes
what a timely reminder!
What a wonderful, powerful post today. Love Romans 15:13!!!!
Blessings,
Carol
Girl, you have your heart and mind in the right place! :)
Hey!!! OK... What a great video!!! I loved it...and your message for us all today. It was so nice to see your comment. It sounds like we are both much too busy. We are now at The Spotted Umbrella in Jenks.
Hey!!! OK... What a great video!!! I loved it...and your message for us all today. It was so nice to see your comment. It sounds like we are both much too busy. We are now at The Spotted Umbrella in Jenks.
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Great post,love the quote. We need to be reminded of this as crazy busy Americans especially at Christmas time...loved the video.
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It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season and not focus on the reason for the season. You've got the right priorities, friend. :-)
Great post. It's good for us to be reminded to "choose joy".
Thanks.
BTW - I dropped you an e-mail.
Thanks for stopping by! I love the video...really makes you think!
Thanks for the blessing today!
smiles, kari & kijsa
I needed to read this today. I don't want to lose my joy, either!!
Hi Jerri Lynn,
I truly love your message this week. I have had a hard time getting into the season this year also. But it takes messages like this to make you stop and refocus.
Last year I just put up my prelit tree with little on it so that Mason wouldn't tip it over. This year, if you look closely, the bottom isn't decorated. Most of the time the ornaments get knocked off by the gifts anyways. Most of the ornaments are plastic within his reach, and the few glass I have on there, are higher. He does like to pet the birds and touch the feathers, he wont hurt them. If so, I'll just glue them back. It is what it is. ;)
I hope that you have a joyful season and a Merry Christmas.
-Cheers, Amy
It is easy to get so busy with just "life" but especially during this season. Love the quote and the scripture - it helps me remember to focus on all of my blessings and what the Lord has provided and not sweat all of the "small" stuff.
Blessings friend!
Hey!!! Why don't we try to meet at the Spotted Umbrella in Jenks sometime soon. I want you to pick out some Christmas goodies and I want to hear your scoop. Email me with your day and time ideas.
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