“OTHERS!”

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 663

December 26, 2023///

Yesterday was a day of celebration with my family. What a joy to be together to celebrate our Lord’s Birth!

But as we celebrated, my mind went to those who had no family to celebrate with, who maybe had no home or were sick and not able to celebrate.

I also thought about those in Ukraine and Israel, who were in the middle of war!

How many times do we forget about those who are not as blessed as we are? Who do not live in the peace that God gives and who are struggling every day to make it through!

I have never really liked the expression “I am surviving” when I think it should be “I am thriving.”

But I know many who are reading this feel like they are just surviving, and some are ready to give up.

If you have asked Jesus into Your heart, may I remind you that you are never alone and this life on earth is not all there is.

We have an eternity to live with Jesus in perfection and glory. May we not get hung up on the now and now and understand we are promised eternity with the one who died for us!

As we walk with Jesus we can rejoice in every day and everyway. The hills and the valleys, the situations that may try our Faith, come, and go, but the knowledge that a baby was born, and that baby changed everything, will give us courage, boldness, and perseverance.

So, for each of us, the savior of the world, loving and caring for us should make every day one to rejoice!

Let’s look at a few verses from the scripture!

1 Timothy 2:8 (KJV 1900)

 I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Romans 12:12 (KJV 1900)

 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Ephesians 6:18 (KJV 1900)

 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Philippians 4:6 (KJV 1900)

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

These verses show us the importance of lifting our needs and others needs in prayer.

When we pray in the name of Jesus we have an audience with the Creator God, who made all things but loves each of us completely.

So, as we continue for the next few days to celebrate that Silent night that Jesus came to earth because of His love for us, may we never forget to pray for each other.

May we pray for our needs, our family, our church, our nation, Ukraine, Israel, and the entire world.

When we pray, God listens, the angles stand at attention and hell trembles.

Do not be robbed of the privilege we have of prayer. The line is never busy, and we can be sure our prayers are heard!

If your season has not been merry and bright, be encouraged that God sees where you are what you are going through and will guide and help you!

I pray 2024 will be amazing for each of you!

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Father, in Jesus’ name I come. I lift up to you those who are reading this that are discouraged, disappointed in life, and ready to just quit trying. May you fill them with the joy only you can give. May you also do that for each one who reads this, and may the reality of the Christ of Christmas, fill them to overflowing and may we use the privilege of prayer, bringing every care and situation and releasing them to you. Amen!

Love, MeMaw