Sung often throughout Advent and Christmas this song calls to my heart. Come, oh come Christ Jesus, to us.
The stars, the light that shines in the darkness, I pray that we can all be this light.
Blessed to be a blessing,
Today and always.
Barbara
Tag: Jesus
December 21, 2020 Advent
The longest night is upon us.
The last couple of days have been pretty dreary. Cloud cover and rain or snow have been par for the course. The earth needs rest and recover. I believe we do as well.
We continue to wait – for the return to light and for the light of the world that is Jesus. There is hope in the darkness; peace in our waiting; joy in our anticipation; and love that comes within the light.
Today is a day to hunker down and embrace the darkness. Find comfort in the slower pace of winter and in the lock-down to come. There will be lots of time to get busy in our lives.
We are blessed to be a blessing. Be the light of the world that you truly are.
Pastor Barbara
Healing
There are as many ways to heal as their are means to cause us pain and despair.
The ministries of Jesus included much healing through washing; cleansing.
Is there a healing you need to feel today? Come to the river –
The Good Shepherd
What do you envision when you think of a shepherd?
Jesus for me is the Good Shepherd. Guiding, caring, tending, loving, and so much more.
I enjoy the gentle voice and piano skills of Mr. Ortega. I hope this song blesses you as it has blessed me.
Jesus is:
Worship Sunday, July 5th, 2020 – DMS Pastoral Charge
Perhaps you’d like to create a mind map that begins with the words: I am.
Once completed connect those descriptors with the Divine, Holy, and or Jesus. Any new ideas for you? Sit for a while in the quiet presence of God.
Reflect on the scriptures:
“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
John 15:13-15, KJV
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.”
Revelation 3:20, KJV
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
May the peace that surpasses our understanding keep you surrounded in grace, love, and joy.
Barbara
Jesus as friend – take 2
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
For those who enjoy country music:
Jesus as friend
This is the theme for the week. I share an old Gospel gem. I like the image of the lily of the valley. What flower represents Jesus to you?
