I have turned over a new leaf this year. Once upon a time, when the kids were growing up, I always had my Christmas trees and decorations up on December 1st. But over the last ten years it rarely happens. Once I get busy with church decorations and all the parties and working, I can't find the time or the energy to get 'er done.
This year, I started my shopping well before Thanksgiving and had it almost finished before December ever arrived. I guess that's what motivated me. I had all the gifts sorted in the dining room and the kids were coming over that evening for dinner, so I decided to wrap the presents...imagine that! Which in turn motivated me to put up the decorations, which in turn, put me in a great frame of mind and turned on my Christmas spirit! I am actually enjoying the season this year. Usually I trudge through it. I enjoy it, but something is always lacking. Can't explain it
We had an awesome retreat in where we were reminded of the love of God towards us. Ever since, every time we sing about His love in worship, or I read something focusing on His love for us, my heart seems to be lifted and reminded and built up. Maybe this has re focused my heart towards the meaning of the season. My heart feels good right now.
The season so far is going well, then this morning I woke to the most beautiful snow! It's as if He sent His love message one more time.
I have been longing for snow...
Friday, December 4, 2009
Tis the Season for...SNOW!
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i think the snow was a gift from God, too. He's been giving me a lot of them lately...showoff. :) i literally gasped and my heart jumped when i opened the door this morning. i involuntarily whispered, "it's so beautiful..."
so romantic. sigh..
That's so crazy that here we are "up north" and we finally had snow starting yesterday and this morning, but it still didn't even stick. How can West Texas have more snow than us??? I'm not complaining though - we'll get plenty soon enough I hear. =)
i agree with sarah: the lord was just showing off again! when i got up and my mom wasn't home (i assumed she would be if it was snowy), i texted my friend and said "is there really snow on the ground or am i hallucinating?" haha
oh how he loves us.
what a beautiful post, marme. i love you.
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