December 23________________________________________
She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. -Luke 2:7(NLT)
DO YOU HAVE ROOM FOR JESUS?
A poem and essay by ILMA
What preoccupies your mind and heart today?
Is it your job or loved ones that eat up your day?
Have you accepted and made room for Christ in your life?
Do you ponder on his words and soak in his glory light?
There was no room available for them on that silent night
Mary wrapped Jesus in strips of cloth as the star shone so bright
She magnified at the baby in her arms with so much adoration
This miracle was so overpowering and beyond her imagination.
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The world has stolen so much time from us to just quietly reflect on the birth of Jesus, which is the true essence of Christmas. We all get so wrapped up preparing for the Christmas family traditions and get carried away by all the commercialism that surrounds us during this season. This year, I promised myself that I would not spend much buying material gifts but would give gifts that I made. Before I knew it, I was spending over 15 hours daily in a week to make planter/centerpieces and bake goodies as gifts. Do you have room for quiet time with Jesus just to reflect on his love?
PRAYER
Lord, protect me from the world’s idea of Christmas.
REFLECTION
What can you do different this Christmas to spend more time with Jesus?
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