Some from long ago that you think of tenderly. Other's have gone to be with the Lord only this year or maybe this week. Your hearts are grieving and it's a lonely pain. Men & Women in our armed forces have made tremendous sacrifices for our freedom and protection of our democratic government putting their lives on the line for us daily. Too many have died in service to this nation. Their families and friends are suffering a mighty heartbreak. Still other's are suffering loss of a different kind: job, home, health, a friendship at odds, family bickering or devastatingly divisive disputes. This time of year can be very lonely where people feel like outcasts with no one to gather with, no one to love on or no one to love on them. We're celebrating our Saviors birth. A Savior! He came that you might have life, and have it to fullness(eternity) John 10:10 He came to love you, help you, guide you, teach you His ways. He came to hold you in His arms when you cry & hurt. I'm praying for you and may we all reach out in caring love to family, friends and strangers with all the love Christ Jesus has put in us. Bless you precious friend. Amen and amen.
For those who may be grieving or suffering we stop to say a Christmas prayer:
We celebrate this time of year because our Lord was born;
But let us not forget that there are others who may mourn.
In times of sorrow, times of strife, it's sometimes hard to smile,
So, Holy Spirit, please come in and tarry for awhile.
Touch those who may be suffering; touch every wounded heart,
Touch all those burdened souls when they feel distant, set apart.
Remove the pain, and fill their hearts with happiness and mirth,
And let them all rejoice now in The Savior's holy birth. Amen and amen
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