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enjoy the magic moments right now!
I heard the bells, on Christmas Day,
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth,
good will to men.
Henry W. Longfellow
An Irish Blessing for Christmas
May God be with you
and bless you; May you see
your children’s children;
May you be poor in misfortune –
Rich in blessings;
May you know nothing but
happiness
From this day forward!
Favorite Things Wish for Christmas!
may your Christmas be like chocolate,
deep and rich.
Savor it.
___________
Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
choose to be & do
In your deepest darkness
may the eyes of God
twinkle like stars.
May the sounds of the world
become song,
become angelic.
May you always hear,
like voices in the next room,
glory.
May God come,
whole,
into your life.
May you receive
the most holy gift
of wonder.
May God give you the courage
of the young mother
in the darkness.
May you hear the song
of the presence of God
within you.
May your ordinary life
be a sign of God’s nearness
to the lowly.
May all the refugee families
in your world
find shelter.
May you always ponder
the mystery of your dear,
umbilical life.
May the cries
of the Christ child
keep you awake.
__________________
Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
God breathes stars – WOW!!!!
He breathed the word, and all the stars were born Ps.33:6 NLT
When I stand before the ocean, drive through the mountains, or see pictures taken in space of the great galaxies, the vast beauty above and beyond what we could imagine possible. It always puts my problems, and my place in this world, into perspective.
God is so much bigger than we can ever comprehend. I am humbled and amazed as I stretch my mind open and allow myself to broken open by God’s greatness. As I embrace the mysteries I will never understand in this lifetime. It fills me with wonder to recognize that in all of this vast beautiful universe, I am so small, yet I am here, at this very time and place on purpose – there are no accidental people. I am loved unconditionally – right now. This majestic energy who breathes stars and creates worlds cares so much that I will never be alone.
I think today of the ‘Wise Men’ following that mysterious star so long ago – they followed until they found Jesus. They didn’t have near as much information as we do today, yet they
were so in tune and open to what was happening.
There is a quote we see during this time of year, Wise Men Still Seek Him. We have been promised in Matthew 7:7, Seek and you shall find!
Following the star is just as relevant and just as exciting as it was over 2000 years ago.
I have found it true! I love that!
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas!
Sing lots of your favorite songs!!
the greatest gift you can give, or get, is unconditional love
love doesn’t withhold, manipulate, play favorites, compete, hide, shut down, play games, or lie –
love simply gives. Then waits to receive with open heart and hands, it has no conditions or demands, but accepts, allows, supports, touches, tells the truth, commits, opens, and waits patiently.
Love simply loves, and, in so doing, love keeps growing – healthy and strong. Apply love to yourself first, and keep in mind – you can’t give someone something they don’t want. Which means sometimes you must remove people you love from your life. Loving people does not mean you allow yourself to be manipulated or mistreated…THAT’S NOT LOVE! As always, It is – what it is!!!
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