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Legalism says I must change before approaching the father but a humble attitude says I will go just as I am.

Thank you, Lord, for a 3 year old that loves to ride with me. At times being needed and wanted can be overwhelming but so often it is required for the soul to be fulfilled.

Our Christmas season has been mild which has been a boon for the children to play outside instead of being cooped up and fighting.

Christmas is a busy time of travel, please be safe out there and may all be of good cheer.

May your year be filled with many positive events and may you rise above disappointments.

Every day may not be great but every day has something good.

Will you be like Herod and seek to kill Jesus because he threatens your way of life? Or will you be like the shepherds and fall down and worship Him?

Please, Lord, help that my children may learn politeness and unselfishness this season rather then a “I want” attitude.

Remember that each act of kindness you perform makes the manger for Jesus that much softer and the cross easier to bear.

Thank you, Lord, for creating a time of year for family to come together and enjoy each other.

I want to be one of the wise men seeking the Child of God, and seeking things of eternal value.

Today would be the second day that Mary spent gazing at her new child, wondering what He would become. We do not have to imagine, the wonderful story has been told.

What a lowly and humble way our Saviour came but He has won my heart and has become my Lord and King!

At one point Jesus told the people around him that if the disciples should not praise Him that the stones would immediately break into singing. There was a time when the angels were allowed to praise Jesus and they appeared to shepherds many years ago. How their chests must have swelled with joy as they gave their utmost in singing.

Just as Joseph and Mary took a journey before the birth of Christ; may each take time to ponder the reason for Christmas in the midst of busyness.