Christmas is…

★ A time of hope…

★ A time of loving…

★ A time of joy…

But wait — it is NOT Christmas.

However, shouldn’t everyday be a time of  HOPE?

★ A prayer will be answered

★ There will be a cure for an illness

★ My day will go better than yesterday

★ A dream will come true

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Everyday is a time of LOVING

★ Saying “I love you” to someone you love

★ Giving a hug to someone

★ Giving someone a call

John 15:17 This I command you, to love one another.

1 Corinthians 13:7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Everyday is a time of JOY

★ Doing something that brings someone joy (delivering a meal, baking goodies, sharing a conversation, etc…)

★ Doing something that brings you joy (praying, reading, writing, doing a craft, listening to music, etc…)

★ Receiving good news

★ Reaching a goal

Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to him for whom nothing is

prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Psalms 98:8 Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together

Please pray with us today. 

Dear Lord:

In this time of uncertainity, help us find hope, love and joy in  You each day.

Amen

Written by Elder Sharon Higgins. Adapted from —Christmas is Together-Time by Charles M. Schulz