Christmas time

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to post a blog about Christmas on the way home from Mt. Vernon this afternoon. I am not driving and I have some time to kill on my Blackberry :).

After a particularly exhausting day yesterday, I have realized some things and (I think) come to a better understanding of what it means to rely on the Lord for strength. All political correctness aside, Christmas is a time to celebrate the fact that we CAN rely on His strength. I have a tendency to overthink sometimes, and I forget to give my cares to God. This Christmas season, I want to remember to be joyful and celebrate that God can use everything for His goodness. Sometimes He allows us to make decisions with no obvious "Yes" or "No" direction from Him. In these cases, I believe, there is sometimes no wrong choice and we have to simply try and make the best decision we can. It is in these specific times of decision-making, that we really start to understand God's love for us and our freedom through Him.

So, what's the point here...

Be joyful! Celebrate God and his goodness, enjoy His word, and love people as best you can. Don't get bogged down to the point of an unsettled spirit with the worries of life. Rejoice for what you DO have and what God HAS given you.

-Jamie
(posted from Blackberry)