STAY BLESSED NOT BITTER

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A GODSENT CHRISTMAS STAR

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU & YOUR LOVED ONES. In Matthew 2:10 3 magi kings from the east saw Jesus Star rejoiced exceedingly with great joy so you can rejoice with Jesus. Its good to relax, enjoy good food, exchange gifts with family and friends. Above all your greatest gifts, salvation IN CHRIST in eternal life is your best reward rejoice your name is written in God’s Lambs book of life. This is why Jesus was born to redeem you from the DNA sin of Adam and Eve in all mankind. A lovely Christmas day is wonderful to reflect on the purpose of the celebrations. Have the best time you can with your family, friends, skype, call and rejoice in the LORD always.

BIRTH OF MESSIAH YESHUA

In Luke 1:26-28 angel Gabriel appears to Mary chosen by God to be the Mother of Jesus. The angel greeted Mary and said, ‘You are truly blessed! The Lord is with you. Gabriel told the young virgin Mary that she was going to have a child who would be the Son of God and reign over the nations. Some Bible pictures angels with wings is useful for flight in Daniel 9:21. God lifts into heaven angels that have no wings to move around without having wings depends if God so wishes. These two types of angels mentioned in Bible winged Cherubim in Exodus 25:20 and Ezekiel 10 and Seraphim in Isaiah 6:2,6. Some angels fly without wings too.This Angel told Mary, ‘Don’t be afraid! God is pleased with you, and you will have a son. His name will be Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of God Most High. The Lord God will make him King, as his ancestor David. He will rule the people of Israel forever and his kingdom will never end.’ Mary asked the angel, ‘How can this happen? I am not married!’ The angel said, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you by God’s power coming over you. Your Child will be called Jesus The Messiah Son of God. Your relative Elizabeth is going to have a son though she is old her son John is connected to Jesus as forerunner who came to identify the Messiah. Nobody thought she could ever have a baby, but in three months she will deliver a son. Nothing is impossible for God!’ Mary said, ‘I am the Lord’s servant! Let things happen as you said,’ then angel left her. In Gospel of Luke, 1:39 Mary finds out she is pregnant travels to hill country in haste to town of Judah. 40 She entered house of Zechariah so greeted Eliz­a­beth praising God with her magnificat words.Mary said joyous soul prayer Magnificat in response to God’s fulfilment of their pregnancies. She composed song of joy shared with Elizabeth the wife of High Priest Zachariah. The baby John leaps in Elizabeth’s womb in a worship of baby Christ in Mary’s womb. Zachariah’s old wife Elizabeth soon gave birth to John the Baptist. Mary stayed for 3 months with her pregnant cousin Elizabeth till the time John was born in Luke 1:56. As stated in Luke 1:57, Elisabeth’s full time came to be delivered and she had a son. Tradition requires, a new mother rests caring for babie’s needs day or night. To alleviate stress on new mother, relatives like Mary, siblings and family members rally around to support Elizabeth. Help fetch water for her, clean house, cook food for family members, guests around daily. Wash baby’s clothes, do the family laundry, provide respite care continuing months until Elizabeth is strong enough able to do so herself. As one good turn deserves another, woman helps others on maternity leave helped in turn. After staying with Elizabeth to support her through her delivery Mary returned to her own house in Nazareth. In 9 months Mary was due to deliver the baby Jesus.They travelled to Bethlehem for census to be counted, Mary rode a donkey due to her condition. It was too difficult for a heavily pregnant woman to walk that far. The pressure and weight of a baby was too much to bear. Mary and Joseph arrived too late to find room in an inn. They found a manger where baby Jesus, KING of kings was born to care for baby Jesus and made Him warm, comfortable and well fed. His parents showered the baby Jesus with great love and affection. They wrapped Him nicely to keep Him warm, looked after Him despite humble beginning of His life in the manger.When babies are born well wishers visit family to give congratulations. His name called JESUS as angel said before He was conceived in the womb. In Luke 2:22-38 angels appeared to Shepherds to invite them to visit Jesus. They worshipped the Saviour and gave thanks to God. They gave Jesus gifts of sheep and lambs and visited. Jesus is adored and loved by His family and community. Jesus continued to receive kindness and generosity from all throughout His Life and ministry.Three wise magi kings Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar visited baby Jesus to pay homage to honour Him KING of Kings. They heard KING Jesus is born and they were guided by the Bethlehem star seen in the East it came to stand over where the young Child was. They saw the star, and rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. They came in house and saw Child Jesus with Mary His mother, bowed down on their knees and worshipped Jesus. Some people feel journey took two long years to see JESUS in Bethlehem in Israel. Unspeakable GiftThey opened their treasures to present precious gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh in Matthew 2:9-11. Gift offerings: Myrrh anointing oil and frankincense perfume and precious gold symbolises royalty. These three gifts have spiritual meaning: gold is symbol of Kingship on earth soon, frankincense His symbol of priesthood and myrrh embalming oil of conquest of death and resurrection. On 8th day in Luke 2:21 Christ fulfilled sign of Abrahamic covenant of circumcision in accordance with Jewish tradition in Genesis 17:12; Levitcus 12:3). Christ is dedicated officially Jesus, angel Gabriel said. Christ accepts circumcision sign of God’s Covenant with mankind. So Christ fulfilled law shows His family’s descent from Abraham. Christ fulfils Abrahamic law to be circumcised but circumcision of the heart is more important. Feast of Circumcision of Christ is celebrated by some Christian churches in an Anglican communion and in Lutheran churches. After days of purification according to law of Moses was fulfilled, they brought Jesus up to Jerusalem, to present him to the LORD  23 Written in law of the LORD is males who open womb holy to the LORD in Exodus. 13:2, 12, 15; Leviticus 12:1-8. Offered sacrifice to the LORD of pairs of turtle doves or young pigeons.wp-1576691834217.jpg25 There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him and revealed to him he should not die before he sees Lord Christ. 27 He came in the Spirit into temple. Jesus’ parents brought in the Child Jesus to dedicate Him before God according to the custom of the law. 28 High Priest received Him in his arms blessed God said, According to thy word, in peace my eyes have seen salvation in Isaiah 52:12 prepared for all people as the Light for a revelation to Gentiles. His presentation and Mary’s purification included in Luke 2:21-39.mary-sorrow1 (1)The glory of thy people Israel in Isaiah 42:6; 49:6 foretold36 Anna, prophetess, daughter of Phanuel of tribe of Asher of great age 37 And she had been a widow even for fourscore and four years. She lived in temple worships God by fasting, supplicating night and day. 38 That very hour she gave thanks to God and spoke of him to all looking for redemption of Jerusalem through Christ Jesus. History shows Jesus went in exile into Egypt as refugee. He cares deeply about refugees and immigrants as He experienced such life. In Matthew 2:13-18 Jesus after birth is threatened by King Herod who found out had competition from a better KING. Herod angry Jesus is born in Bethlehem threatened to kill baby boys under age of two. Jesus went immediately went to live in Nazareth a short time, returned to Bethlehem where He met wise men. Some put purification fortieth day, time visit of Magi shortly followed or prior to departure to Nazareth then into Egypt. imgfullsize (1)This order seems best to harmonize the Scripture narrative’s language of Luke 2:22, compared with verse 21 intimates circumcision took place on eighth day not presentation on fortieth day. Joseph is warned in dream by God to move his family into Egypt. Later Herod died and the LORD told Joseph in a dream it was safe to leave Egypt back into Israel. So they moved back into Nazareth where Mary lived before Jesus was born. Jesus continued to grow as a special healthy child. Herod tried in vain to eliminate baby Jesus but God warned Mary and Joseph in a dream to escape before the massacre of innocent infants to hide in Egypt. Mary, Joseph, Jesus found refuge in Egypt in Africa in their house turned into church in Egypt. Matthew said the Holy family stayed in Egypt in the land of pyramids until the death of Herod for unspecified time. Apocryphal details fill in their stay as 3:1/2 years stay in Egypt. Mary, Joseph baby Jesus in Egypt lived as refugees in exile so He understands predicament of all people in other lands all over the world suffering, enduring an untold hardship. Jesus Christ Prince of Peace will bring Peace on this earth. Christ’s Peace will genuinely change all people so the lion, lamb live together in peace forever. Egyptian Coptic Church states Holy Family remained in Egypt a little over three and a half years. Of all sites connected with the Holy Family’s Egyptian sojourn the most important is Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Quarter of Old Cairo, east of Nile River. Dating back to the 4th century AD, Abu Serga is among oldest Coptic churches in Egypt. Although burned down around 750 AD, is restored and renovated many times since. The crypt of Abu Serga, Crypt of the Holy Family, directly under choir of the sanctuary. It contains the remains of church’s original sanctuary, built over cave tradition says Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus rested; when Nile levels are high it is flooded. God again revealed in another dream to return to Nazareth. So Jesus and His earthly parents returned to Israel after the end of Herod’s reign. Inside place where Jesus lived is church with icon image art of flight into Egypt.It contains the remains of the church’s original sanctuary, built over the cave where tradition says Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus are said to have rested; when Nile levels are high often flooded. God again revealed in another dream to return into Nazareth. So Jesus and His earthly parents returned to Israel after end of Herod’s reign. Places Jesus lived are churches with icon image art of the flight into Egypt. Jews saw eagle symbol of Roman domination and a violation of law against use of of carved images in connection with house of God, the most sacred Temple. Perpetrators or teachers were executed for such image so never restored. Jesus and His family are well received in Egypt. Jesus returned to the hometown says prophecy so after 3:1/2 years in Egypt in Matthew 2:15 is Hosea. Jesus had typical Jewish upbringing like his peers continued to grow both Jewish Christian faith. Learnt to play with the other young children. Jesus played with his family members and in community after return back to Nazareth in Israel.After tge 3 years Jesus and his parents travelled back into their homeland of Israel. Without car, buses or aeroplanes they rode a donkey and walked at times so the donkey had a rest. They arrived back safely and lived in a home similar to this one excavations show of ancient houses in Israel. Their home looked like this one at the time of Jesus in Nazareth.wp-1576695450211.jpgThis is interior inner design of a typical Nazareth home showing various rooms and uses. On return from Egypt back in Israel in Nazareth young Jesus grew up as a humble Jewish boy in a big family as recorded in Apocrypha 3:2-6,12-14; Psalm 128:1-5; Colossians 3:12-21. Jesus of Nazareth grew up in Nazareth which is childhood home of Jesus. Jesus is part of a wider family circle of kinship group of extended community of people who love and believed in him. Mark implies the community of believers functioned as a close-knit family. Jesus has similar family group. Women are part of Jesus new type of family Jesus proposed. The Gospel in Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 and in Apocrypha speaks of their mutual care, and respect desirable between parents, children displayed in Jesus and Family. Jesus had such a big family, with lots of food to eat, family members to talk to and play traditional Jewish games with. Jesus is never alone or bored as a child  is quite active so interacted with family.Jesus had 4 brothers of the Lord, called Apostle James, Joses, Simon, Judas but His sisters are not named in scriptures. Reference to Jesus’ family is found in Matthew 13:55-56, Mark 6:3, Galatians 1:19 and 1 Corinthians 9:5. Jesus’ family continued old and new Jewish tradition of worshipping God. Jesus well brought up child highly valued loved and appreciated. Christ is well disciplined so respects family. Christ loved His parents so wanted to impress them by His behaviour and actions. Jesus is a very hard-working, obedient boy. Jesus set a good example as young role model so socialises and plays with friends. JESUS obeyed God’s command abides by God’s commands. Jesus grew up a Jewish boy stated in Luke 2: 41-52 Jesus continued to grow up in stature and wisdom and increased in favour with God and man. Jesus lived in Nazareth His home thirty years with father, mother, siblings and left home at 30 years to Capernaum but starts His public ministry at 33 years.  

HAPPY CHRISTMAS MEALS

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CHRISTMAS meals vary depending on the family tradition from generations. Yet there is a standard food including the main major item, the turkey which is eaten by most people during Christmas. The size of the turkey also depends on the number of people in the family. So bigger families require more than one turkey. Others may cook ten or more turkeys for extra large groups of people in bigger families. Bigger companies tend to order the Christmas meals from a catering business and event planners.

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This is more convenient because of lack of facilities and the resources to provide such grand scale meals by themselves without help. They organise the full course meals including drinks and desserts at a large venue or in a tent brought to the premises. The turkey is cooked for hours to ensure it is properly done and does not cause food poisoning in those who eat the meal. Others eat different meals such as lamb, chicken, fish, sea food according to their taste and available ingredients. Various meats are served with rice, the roasted potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts. Special nuts are also associated with Christmas and roasted to accompany main meal. This ensures a good selection of foods to cater for the non meat eating guests or family.

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The preparations for Christmas meals sometimes starts from many months in advance to make special Christmas pudding. This is carefully prepared by storing bread pieces in a container and soaking it with a drink and turned to ensured it is thoroughly mixed. Then covered and left for so many months, baked in small portions kept wrapped until needed on Christmas day.  Many different foods served are chosen from personal taste or general trends and location of people. Those near the coast tend to eat the local Seafoods. Others import or buy whatever they like to eat not affected by place. Supermarkets enable constant supply of foods during peak seasons. Others grow own foods.

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Or they bring food in from outside the region and country from other places where some foods are grown, produced in abundance. Extra food is bought due to unpredictable weather in winter and to prepare for the party crushers. Those who follow invited friends along to the party. In addition, some give each guest extra food packaged to take home as part of the standard hospitality. Among other practices, in some places people bring own food along to eat together. So this helps to ease the burden or pressure on one person especially in church among family and friends.

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The senior members of the church and the families in need are given food boxes contributed towards by all to ensure all have a good time during Christmas. So people show kindness, compassion, love and goodwill towards all men. The homeless on the streets are also looked after by some and so invited indoors at this time. Some stay in beautiful warmer hostels, temporary accommodation or taken in by friendly generous hearted people.

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Unfortunately limited resources mean some remain outside in the freezing cold so not all get this opportunity. Others receive hot food donated by charities or church or individuals in vans on the streets. They also give out warm winter clothes, coats. Christmas season is so special even enemies at times stop fighting to eat together on Christmas day. Only Jesus Christ has the power to soften hearts by the miracle to forgive each other for His Name Sake to please God. Unfortunately continue fightings afterwards as usual. Eating together is so important it helps get to know each other better to understand what goes on during discussions of each other’s day. Jesus cooked to feed the disciples and always participated in meals. He provided food many times during His minsistry to feed 5,000 people at one point not counting the women and children.

UNIQUE CHRISTMAS TREES

boss_creationsUnique Christmas trees is traditionally used globally taken to new heights with the Cross of Jesus at centre of this tree. Christianity celebrates Jesus’ birth so it appropriate to put Christ on a tree God created and sustains and then recycled.e5c02fe5a6687b0e580a6b43230da671Contemporary Christmas trees range from exquisite beautifully accomplished tree cookies above to various debates over natural tree use and later chipped for recycling. So is the synthetic plastic, paper tree also popular among others. However, some feel preoccupation with choice of trees harms the environment. Others argue Christmas trees depart from the exclusive focus on birth of Christ to the unnecesary attention on decorations but it is all about Jesus.regalos-de-reyes-arbol-de-navidad-2011The top of the tree has an angel at the highest point reminding us of angels who announced the birth of Jesus. Still others place a large star representing the star of Jesus followed by 3 kings of oriental who gave gifts of gold, myhrr and frankinscence to Jesus. The tree specialists grow the Christmas trees so harvest them during Christmas season. This is a very big business considered as more environmentally friendly than the plastic trees. Others feel trees have a pagan fertility origin incorporated into the Christian faith over the years. New movements advocate CHRISTmas treeLarge family eating Christmas dinnerIn Britain the traditional Christmas tree was made popular by Queen Victoria’s Christmas tree introduced by Prince Albert her German husband. The people started decorating since then so homes have Christmas trees during celebration inside or outside their homes Christian puritans felt Christmas celebration with trees distraction from faith waste is the of money. Others feel trees cut ruin the environment and cause climate change so creative edible Christmas tree eaten. homemade-edible-christmas-trees-vegetables-fruits-ideasEdible Christians trees took off using a variety of favourite food items chosen and is still used in modern times. This includes fruit and vegetables, cheese as new trend is the paradigm shift to other styles of trees to save environment.  So some bought plastic trees repeatedly used each year and stored away. It was a good idea at the beginning but soon the instant, disposable, minimalistic and younger generation prefer fresh trees each year. Recycling program collect old trees and others use paper cut out trees119013101New novelty ideas and designs include items like books, trees, anything fancied Christmas trees and Cross tree to pacify and encourage the reluctant Christians to join in Christmas celebration. Some Christians still today refuse to join in to celebrate Christmas because they feel Jesus was born in September not in December on the Gregorian calendar. Constantinopole changed Jesus’ time and date of birth to suit his agenda272eda35ce8085a113497e2577cc6ffd.jpgWhatever the case the Christmas tree seem to become part of the celebrations  with numerous styles of decorations. These include bubbles, stars, angels, bells, lightings, candles, homemade paper cut outs, patterns from fabrics, pom poms, cards, anything one fancies. Some are edible with intricate design, impressive electronics using electricity. Others maintain craft design creations so avoiding an unnecessary excessive materialism. Spend quality family time creating more precious memories.article-2242798-16594F15000005DC-991_634x927The top of the tree has extra care taken and caution is required to ensure all is well so nobody gets hurt by the tree as meals are eaten near the tree. The most important thing is the quality time spent in each other’s company in the presence of God to remember Jesus’ birth through Holy Spirit. Christmas is about relationship and togetherness. Fruits, vegetables, chocolates, cheese use edible Christmas trees decoration in tune with festive season theme. Overall effectiveness of Christmas trees brings a joyful, happy and a loving atmosphere in Christ. Tops of trees decorated too.christmas_tree_paperstar of Bethlehem reminds of Magi visit. New novelty ideas andThe Christmas tree turns season from depressive, cold boring winter blue season into a Christ centred and lively beautiful Christmas festive time of celebration to cheer all up. The centre piece of Christmas tree decoration is parcel gifts and Christ is God’s Gift to us. Others use natural trees as remaining planted rooted in ground so decorated. This minimises damage to trees and environment. The City street trees are decorated standing live during festive season. Cut trees on other hand are later removed from various homes used as tree chips. Synthetic decorations removed are put in storage for the next Christmas season. The most important reason for the season is Jesus Christ.

THE CHRISTMAS FIREPLACE

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One of the most exciting things that people are passionate about is the creation of the Christmas Fireplace. So celebrating Christmas features issues regarding the Christmas Fireplace. Decorations is essential so taken extremely seriously because it is the centre of focus of entertaining in living room. The design layout is important to ensure heating is fairly distributed to spread well in room. Warmth of the fireplace means a lot because winter weather is colder.

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Children sneak at night and sleep near the fireplace. They happily expect in anticipation their favourite toys, gifts presents for Christmas. The parents secretly buy gifts to surprise their children and vice versa. However, children are told it is Santa Claus or St Nicholas who brings their favourite presents, gifts at night before Christmas day celebrations. So some are told Santa will come through roof chimney fireplace at midnight. So children believe this fable so sleep in readiness to see Santa arrive. All gifts are left under the Christmas tree next to fireplace mantel for Christmas day.

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Also in the background of room is the central heating. Some use electric or gas in cities. In addition to the organic fireplace some have modern alternative fire place design style too numerous to show here various style. So imperative is the Christmas decoration fireplace. Some mantels correspond to the needs of family including safety guards used to protect young children. Christmas  fireplace mantel depends on personal design choice, taste and the size of a mantel. People check out best items for matching decorations in coordinating colour of room, curtains, carpets plus overall theme as preferred.

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Others gather ideas from Christmas Fireplace Festive Decoration guide to see the latest Christmas Fireplace Decorations theme for best design. In addition, sitting arrangements ensure the mantel piece is safe so does not fall on anyone during the Christmas celebrations. The final touch of mantel piece includes socks sometimes with gifts labeled for the family or guests. The guests also bring gifts to exchange with host and hostess family. Many tell children God provides all gifts supplied for the family so give thanks to God. JESUS is the Living Fireplace in our hearts so keeps God’s hot believers on fire for God, Consuming Fire sharing warm Gospel Truth with Joy and love.

CHRISTMAS GRIEF WITH HOPE

MJ-Christmas-Love-michael-jackson-17905100-1024-1024Christmas grief is a really intense pain of traumatic loss of loved ones. It is a feeling only those who lost loved ones know and understand. I lost my father as a child in December a few days before Christmas. For many years despite the deep genuine love of my mother, siblings, family or loved ones my Christmas was celebrated with a mixed feeling. My father’s loss was so immerse so stayed with me throughout my life. I felt numb, floated in haze not quite in the moment. Despite the gifts  exchanged, joy, laughter, numerous conversations, snacks, food, tinsel decorations everywhere. I felt sad and ‘lonely’ in spite of gifts or wonderful family or friends or loved ones. I cried endlessly and frustrated by missing things my father did to help enhance my life. My loss affected me so I was cautious of deeply connecting in case I loved anyone too deeply and lost the anchored love again. For years, I did not fully enjoy Christmas season reminding me of grief, sorrow, pain, loss of father.

miss-you-good-morning-loveYesterday, on my way to a meeting, I heard deep and intense sobbing behind me. So I stopped, turned around and it was a beautiful young woman. I hugged her, wiped tears from eyes, asked her to sit down and tell me why she cried. For next 5 minutes tears choked her words so she could not talk clearly. I asked her to breathe then heard a first few words  “fiance” miscarriage.” I asked her to tell me what she meant. She continued, fiance left her, she felt alone and lost. But by caring for her dead sister’s 5 children she unexpectedly inherited, she never has her own natural child. I prayed with her, ressured her she is not alone because God the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are with her. I promised to visit after attending meeting to talk more in depth with her.

christmas-love-presents-1920-1080-7352After my meeting I carried on with the details of traumatic events unfolding in her life. It turned out she had to give up a successful career as travel rep abroad. She was well trained and has ambitions and goals for her future. She also loves music and recorded albums and sang with a few local celebrities. To my surprise, she calmed down enough at this point, so offered to sing for me. I was impressed by her great voice and talent. So I asked her why she stopped singing. It turned out the fiancé did not approve so little by little she gave up all to be at his beck and call. Despite her sacrifices and the loss of 2 miscarried babies he dumped her. She is concerned she may never marry or find someone special willing enough to commit to her with her beautiful, respectful children. She loves her inherited children but felt overwhelmed she may not fulfil desire to marry and have own children. This is why she was weeping openly on street when I met her because she felt lonely and sad. We realistically reviewed her situation so she felt God was letting her rediscover herself and talents again. 7

She agreed to take good care of herself as no.1 and record her music again. This time she agrees to find a good husband the Godly way who will understand her sacrifices of love. I reassured her the greatest job on earth is to nurture God’s creation. She is raising these wonderful children who were surprised of her grief and sorrow. They too grieve loss of their mother too but assume all is well with her. She is a great home maker so lives in clean well decorated home. I pointed to her strength input of building others up many years as unsung hero without looking to anyone for help. We agreed it is never too late to marry and have own children or regain skills to record music while caring for special needs child. So loves to enjoy maternal experience too.

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Wait for God’s timing which is the best. So many people hurt during Christmas with various stories. Yet no matter the pain, loss tears on pillow, heartache, tragedy or traumatic events God is Still on the Throne as the Sovereign King of the universe. So it is alright to cry out and not hide or bottle sad feelings. At times we feel grieg sadness experienced is too intense, unique or above our capability. God does not let anything happen to us without giving strength to go through. Because Jesus lives we face tomorrow with confidence. Father God Emmanuel is always with us to Comfort us. The Holy Spirit and Jesus bear us up in such low moments in life by intercession or groaning on our behalf as we hurt too much to express our feelings. So do cry if necessary and talk to someone. Pray constantly for God to heal your heart. Go through Christmas grief with hope.

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS LOVE

christmas-love-picture-quotesSome choose Christmas Love Season as a best time to marry for double blessing of Christmas and the family gathering. This joyous moments means a lot to all especially the holiday break time helps spend quality time with loved ones. It is a time to put aside squabblibgs to have fun and happiness. Relatives not seen for years are together again to recall all the family stories to update each other.

merry-christmas-2012-2013-cake-wallpaper-picture-background-with-messagesChristmas love reaffirms love to enjoy good quality food, lots of nice meals so well prepared.The home has lovely aroma of food and baking done in thr company of loved ones. We celebrate good times and challenges overcomed. Everyone let’s the hair down gets along sobput away family differences for sake of peace, love goodwill towards all men.christmas_08Romantic love flourishes in the buzz of the moment. The room is filled with joyful laughter, noise, numerous conversations, snacks, lots of food everywhere. Everyone feels like walking on sunshine so take it to next level to consolidate emotions finding someone special to celebrate intense moment. People feel special due to the attention given, mutually received and enjoyed.

love-christmas-111214-5Children run around freely playing games, chasing each other hiding seeking one another. So many things are happening among people having good times together. Love is in the air everyone where one turns around. It  is a great opportunity to socialise to get along just fine. The whole narion is in a festive mood with lots of busy times to ensure everything happens accordingly.906248-bigthumbnailDeep sentimental romance freely expressed so some are forever tactile and cannot get enough of each. Young ones observing lovely and pleasant atmosphere soon foster their own puppy love romance or first love kiss encouraged under the mistletoe. This is done by those who think its fun to help people friend love through kisses. Not all people do this in the homes though.

311050Love is in the air everyone where one turns around. Deep sentimental love romance is freely expressed so some are forever tactile and cannot get enough of each other in own world among others. Others are more private with affection seen as sacred so not openly displayed in public. Soon gifts exchanged and so everyone tries to be on best behaviour. So Christmas means different things to various people but the central Gospel Message is it all about birth of Christ.

gifts-under-a-tree-598x336Others enjoy themselves so much they have no idea of what goes on for the rest of the day or night. So others take responsibility to ensure sent safely home afterwards. For others the night has just begun so they out into city to cinema or concert, party, dance, club all night. Others scontinue eating and feasting during the night. Many songs or lyrics are written about Christmas Love. Some sing or dance along karaoke joined in by all. Some prefer church all night service of thanks for God’s Love.