We were able to be together. I am so incredibly thankful that everyone was well and we were able to have Christmas together.
As we sat around the living room and listened as Ryan read the Christmas story, I was moved to tears.(That doesn't happen often but when it does it is long, loud, and ugly.) Everyone started saying, "What's wrong?" I was moved by God's blessing of family-daughters, sons-in law, and precious grandchildren that Jack and I have been given.
I was also reminded of the Pakistani people who are living in tents because they have been uprooted from their homes and who faced persecution for attending Christmas services. They put worship over their own personal safety. As I sat in my warm home on Christmas, I felt so blessed but so burdened for the people of the world- people without Christ, people suffering for Christ, children without parents, children without food.
What can I do? Not a lots but what I can do I will. I can pray-God hears. I can give-God multiplies. I can go-God sends.
In 2010 I want to be living for the things that matter to the Lord. People matter to Jesus. That's why He came and died. I want to serve Him by serving others this year.
Sweet Post mom...glad to see you back in the blogging world. Not sure why the others blogs aren't showing up on your blog list that I added. You have such a sweet heart for missions. I know the Lord will continue to use you to minister to others and to your family on a daily basis. We love you!
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