The First Day of Christmas

Happy Birthday, Sweet Jesus!

He is the reason for the season!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Did you find an orange (or a clementine) in your stocking this morning? I did! It’s a beautiful reminder of the loving childhood my parents gave me! A warm memory as this always brings a smile to my soul.

Until recently, I didn’t realize many others around the world also share this orange, or Clementine, tradition! I happened across the “why” in this article!

What traditions do you carry on with your family?
What new traditions have you started?

Beyond our faith in Jesus, Christmas is about creating memories.

Memories to keep us warm.

Memories to bring a smile to our soul.

I Thought

Okay, I got it. God says, “No.”

I thought it was a good idea but with all the roadblocks He has put up, I get it now.

I now realize the problem is that “I thought” and it is not in His plan for me. Understanding the whisperings are difficult, then when He shouts it, I hear it plainly.

Sometimes the “No” answered prayers aren’t realized immediately, but this one I get – and before it’s too late. I may not understand the why, but it’s not my job to understand. It is my job to accept He has another plan.

Thank you, Sweet Jesus.

I’ll Be Still.