I love the sound of those words. I am making a special effort this year to be sure that I say them to everyone who will listen. I have spoken them to check-out clerks in the stores... to the famous greeters at 'Wally World' and especially to the precious Salvation Army Bell Ringers! Love those Bell Ringers!!
The reaction has been mixed. Some have looked at me with surprise, and then a smile would break through. Others have looked a bit fearful as though they were being tested to see how they would respond. I am sorry for those who are not free to express their faith at work during this most special time of year.
The best reaction I have had so far was today at Sam's Club. As we were leaving, I handed my receipt to the 'receipt lady' and she quickly checked through the items in our cart. With my best smile I joyfully gave her a joy-filled "Merry Christmas"... She responded with a quick laugh, a huge smile and a delightful "Merry Christmas to you too!" She made my day!
Lest you think that I am on some kind of political campaign here, let me explain myself. The joy of my Lord and Saviour is absolutely what keeps me going some days...the joy in His presence which includes the joy of His coming, His sacrifice, His glorious resurrection, and His soon coming again! His joy is my strength.
When I say Merry Christmas to someone, I am giving them a piece of my joy... a reminder that Christmas is more than a season. It is the time of year to celebrate a person, a divine person who will one day rule and reign over this earth. I am inviting them to give me the opportunity to tell them more! I long to be able to share my love for the Christ Child this Christmas.
Joy to the world! the Lord has come.
Let earth receive her King.
Let every heart prepare Him room,
and heaven and angels sing,
and heaven and angels sing,
and heaven and heaven, and angels sing!
Be blessed,
P.S.
Don't you just love these special Christmas touches on my blog! These were designed and added by a very sweet friend, Edie from Rich Gifts. Please stop by her place and see all the beautiful designs that she has to offer!
11 comments:
Amen, bless you sweetly.
I what you said about giving people a piece of your joy! Amen & merry Christmas to you sweet sister!
Joyfully,
Wylie
Love your sweet heart and the way you share your joy!
Merry Christmas to you my sweet friend!
Much love!
Merry Christmas to you to Susan!!!! :)
You have an award on arise 2 write.
andrea
Amen dear sister. Thank you for sharing and Merry CHRISTmas.
Blessings.
this is beautiful. I'm Jewish, didn't grow up with Christmas but it's so much a part of who I am to say Merry Christmas because it's filled with His joy. Tons of blessings. Sarah
Hi Sis,
Merry Christmas.. Yes Edie does such lovely creations. I will be contacting her after the New Years to help me with mine. I love this new look , it is so you sistah!!!
Hugzzz Lorie
I DO love the new touches of CHRISTMAS on your blog!
Also I love you!
ALSO, I think with the "starch" being put in so many ---I think that it gives those of us with the "true freedom" just that much MORE reason to TELL it--SHARE HIM--and be all the more JOYOUS about it! Whatchu think?
Keep sharing that CHRISTmas cheer my friend! AND MERRY CHRISTmas to you too! He's what keeps me going as well!
Holykisses xoxo
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