Christmas time is fast approaching.
I still have shopping to do.
Trying to keep focused on the true meaning of this season, and disappointed in the stress the holidays bring, but it's my favorite time of the year. Families gather, friends too, to celebrate God's gift of His Son to us, our Savior, and the greatest gift EVER given for us. It's our choice if we receive it, and our choice of what we do once we have received it. We can share this gift (the Good News) with others, so that they also receive the gift, or we can keep it to ourselves. The older I become, the more important it is for me to share, but also, sometimes, harder. All God wants us to do is bring others into His kingdom, that is MISSION work for those of us who believe. Each one of us is called to be on Mission for HIM.
Our church is challenging us to get out there and invest in the lives of others. I'm so thankful, for my church and for the challenge of living my life, ON MISSION! God has placed us where He wants us, and so thankful for this season, and for the new friends that have been given. So blessed, so blessed indeed.
Here's hoping you have a very Merry CHRISTmas, and a happy New year!
Denise
