Rachel's Blog

My daughter Rachel has a blog, it is set as private. I read this entry last night and was very proud of her and wanted to share it.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2012

Christmas 2012

     Today is the day that Christ is the reason for the season.  This sign can be seen on front yards of many homes across the country.  Many people today think that Christmas is all about presents, Santa Claus, parties, and seeing relatives.  They don't think of the real reason: Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ gave up being seated at the right throne of God to be born as a babe to save this sinful world from his Father's wrath and judgement.  Throughout his life he knew his purpose for being on this earth, he didn't let anything stop from fulfilling this purpose. After his ascension to Heaven, the apostles spread the Gospel and the story of Christ through the world.  Now people do everything possible to get Christ out of Christmas.  They came up with Santa Claus and presents to distract later generations from Christ.  Will you let the world affect you this Christmas season?

What are you thankful for in 2012?

Psalm 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.

1. My salvation, It has been a hard year for me in many areas but having a firm belief and knowledge of my future and my trust and faith in the Lord has helped.

2. My very loving patient Husband

3. My Kids. seriously how many people can say they have no problems with their teens? Mine are such a blessing.

4. My job. It is a good job, and although it isn't what I would choose, it is what God has given me and I appreciate it.

5. My church family. When I got this job, so many teen girls approached me and told me they and their family have been praying for me. People I am not exceptionally close too. I felt so loved beyond words.

There is so much more I can list, but I want also add the following verse, it has stuck close to my heart this year.

Isaiah 12

1 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.

2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

5 Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.