Where I turn for Peace
As I sit here and reflect upon this glorious season, I have had a hard time this year seeing the Magic of Christmas. I have tried, seriously tried. It just has not happened for me this year. Then last night, I had the opportunity of sharing with family and loved ones. I envied the sparkle in my nephew's and niece's eyes. I could see their belief. Belief in Christmas and the Magic it brings. I found myself longing for the same simple, but most powerful belief. I have asked myself over and over again where or how I can find this same power of belief within. Then I realized that what I seek is not really the same child fantasy I thought I was envying, but the childlike faith and power of believing.
My longing and prayers have suddenly changed. And as they do, the answers come quickly. My eyes of understanding have been broadened. I have been able to see beyond my own self. I start with my wife and children. Their own personal struggles, challenges, questions, and desires are constantly touching my senses. I long to know how I might help them, guide them, strengthen them, and take away the burdensome challenges and temptations of this mortal life. I would willingly offer all that I have to make this so, yet I know and understand deep down that I do not have this power. As I kneel in gratitude for that which I have been given, I am humbled by the challenges of so many others around me. Again, I would willingly offer my understanding, experience, witness, and power to alleviate the sorrow, loss, pressure, and pain that they are asked to endure. Yet, I again find myself powerless in this arena.
Why am I powerless in these endeavors? Because the willing sacrifice has already been offered, given, and is open to be received. Suddenly, I am able to see and understand a very small part of the love and power that my God, my Kind, my Heavenly Father has for me, you, and all those who struggle. He, through great wisdom and sacrifice, has already given us all this gift and power, His Son, Our Brother, Jesus Christ.
I am left in awe as I try to fathom the depth of this love. It is to Him that I should be turning for Peace and Joy. This season is just a reminder of what is most important. He has give all that He has to help us, guide us, strengthen us, and lighted if not remove the burdensome challenges and temptations of this life. I know that this love and power is real. I am grateful to have found it this Glorious season. I pray that each of you may find it, feeling, and share it with those around you.
Merry Christmas! He is the Greatest Gift!
My longing and prayers have suddenly changed. And as they do, the answers come quickly. My eyes of understanding have been broadened. I have been able to see beyond my own self. I start with my wife and children. Their own personal struggles, challenges, questions, and desires are constantly touching my senses. I long to know how I might help them, guide them, strengthen them, and take away the burdensome challenges and temptations of this mortal life. I would willingly offer all that I have to make this so, yet I know and understand deep down that I do not have this power. As I kneel in gratitude for that which I have been given, I am humbled by the challenges of so many others around me. Again, I would willingly offer my understanding, experience, witness, and power to alleviate the sorrow, loss, pressure, and pain that they are asked to endure. Yet, I again find myself powerless in this arena.
Why am I powerless in these endeavors? Because the willing sacrifice has already been offered, given, and is open to be received. Suddenly, I am able to see and understand a very small part of the love and power that my God, my Kind, my Heavenly Father has for me, you, and all those who struggle. He, through great wisdom and sacrifice, has already given us all this gift and power, His Son, Our Brother, Jesus Christ.
I am left in awe as I try to fathom the depth of this love. It is to Him that I should be turning for Peace and Joy. This season is just a reminder of what is most important. He has give all that He has to help us, guide us, strengthen us, and lighted if not remove the burdensome challenges and temptations of this life. I know that this love and power is real. I am grateful to have found it this Glorious season. I pray that each of you may find it, feeling, and share it with those around you.
Merry Christmas! He is the Greatest Gift!
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