Christmas

It's Christmas, and we celebrate the day Jesus came to be one of us. History will never be the same because of His willingness to do that. I pray that today we would keep it about Him. It's so easy to fall prey to the world's idea of this holiday and to give into selfish thinking. I think it's a point of attack, especially in families. But don't let us forget, Father, don't let us forget what you 've done for us. Let us give you the glory and love you deserve.

Him

He takes great delight in me. My Lover is jealous. He is pure and righteous. He won’t take His love away from me if I don’t deserve it. I must come to realize that His greatest desire is that I would delight in Him. I am most alive when I am in sweet fellowship with Him. Whether I am sitting down, dancing freely, laying in my bed, or working my head off, or writing, he surrounds me and is pleased. His pleasure is all that keeps me going. Why would I want to pursue anything but Him? Why else would I live this life, but for His plan? Life becomes richer when I know He is at the center. He takes all my cares and worries away and gives me a higher purpose. I want to be His close friend, to rest in His heart, to break when He breaks and breathe when He breathes. He is closer than my skin. I will never understand Him, but all I know is that it’s all about Him, and I want to know Him!

Wonder

What has happened to the wonder in this world? I see glimpses of it here and there, but shouldn’t it be a daily part of life? Why is it that when we become adults we don’t dream anymore? It’s not right. I want to live like a child but think like a mature daughter. I think of children’s stories—some of the most profound pieces of literature you will ever find. Don’t we all just want to be a “tree” pointing to God? But God comes in and says, “No, you are destined for much more. My dreams are bigger. Dream with me. You will not only point to me, you will make people think of me; you will be a reflection of me!” Wonder. Life is full of wonder. God is full of wonder. And his dreams are bigger than the biggest dream that could ever exist in our little hearts. Let’s live in his pleasure.