By Andrea Tadpole-Broussard
12/25/23
Merry Christmas everyone! I saw the prayer below and it spoke to my heart about a program I attend called LOYT (Life On Your Terms). Our intention for this 90 days is ROJ (Return On Joy). I thought those of you who are Christian like I am, might like the prayer too. To those of you who might celebrate something else or nothing at all, I pray many blessings for you as well! I am seeking a word of intention for myself for 2024. I keep randomly finding the word LIGHT. Coincidence? I think not. Notice the prayer says "lighted trees of life". I am painting a tree of life for my granddaughter Courtney. Wow! Just wow!! Signs everywhere if we slow down to see them. 🙏🏼🌟💜
Release the joy in us that’s been crushed by pride, wrong priorities, or world events. Tear down the strongholds that have held us captive far too long. Extinguish the flames of apprehension that rob us of a calm, quiet spirit. Show us again the beauty of that holy night so many centuries ago.
Your name is still called “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” “The Mighty God,” “The Everlasting Father,” and “The Prince of Peace.” As Your children, we cry out for a fresh filling, and a new awareness of Who You are. We choose by faith to make the “good news of great joy” a reality in our own lives, so others can see us as lighted trees of life, pointing to You this Christmas. We know one day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that You are Lord. And we also know that peace on earth can only come when hearts find peace with You.
You are still our Joy. You are still our Peace. You are no longer a babe in the manger. You are Lord of lords and King of kings. And we still celebrate You as Lord—this Christmas and always. Amen.
~ Rebecca Barlow Jordan
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