December 22________________________________________
When they saw the star, they were filled with joy. They entered the house and saw the child with his mother Mary. And they bowed down and worshiped him.
– Matthew 2:10-11(NLT)
FILLED WITH JOY
A poem and essay by ILMA
What makes you happy and fulfilled in life?
Is it a miracle or a dream that brings you light?
When the shepherds saw the star shining
They were filled with joy as they were looking
They entered the house and saw the child Jesus
The angels revealed to them and know he is precious
They couldn’t contain their joy, so they had to tell it
Those who heard the miracle also wanted to see him.
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When was the last time you were filled with joy? On my wedding day, I was overwhelmed with so much happiness. It was an amazing feeling to walk in the aisle and watch the man so happy to commit to me for life. That happiness didn’t last long when we had to fly to the Philippines for our honeymoon. The 24-hours flight was tiring and the weather and culture change was another thing to face after having lived in Canada for four years prior to our wedding.
Jesus made me experience joy when he touched my heart one day and made me experience his great love for me just as the shepherds were astounded by the miracle of Jesus’ birth one silent night.
PRAYER
Lord, help me be filled with joy this season.
REFLECTION
How can you bring joy to others this Christmas?
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