As I was driving through town today, I came upon this poor deflated snowman.
He is just a remnant of his former glory.
Once a towering 7 ft tall, lit and all smiles, welcoming the holiday season. And now, here he lies in a heap. Perhaps he is waiting, until next fall, when he once again inflates in anticipation of a holiday to come.
As I was talking to co-workers and friends this past week, this was the sentiment of many. Disillusioned and disappointed with Christmas and their New Years Celebrations they too had felt they were left in a deflated mound.
Maybe they did not get what they asked for for Christmas, or sickness hampered the festivities. possibly relationships were messy or complicated and the holidays illuminated that fact.
I asked for one thing this Christmas. "More of JESUS". I prayed that I could see him in my "everyday" life. Aware of him working in and around me. And I got what I asked for and more!!! MORE of JESUS!
It was not a storybook holiday, in fact, I had the flu for a few days. But I was not deflated or defeated because I got the greatest present given to mankind and his name is Jesus. And HE is the gift that keeps on giving 365 days of the year. He will not disappoint.
He is just a remnant of his former glory.
Once a towering 7 ft tall, lit and all smiles, welcoming the holiday season. And now, here he lies in a heap. Perhaps he is waiting, until next fall, when he once again inflates in anticipation of a holiday to come.As I was talking to co-workers and friends this past week, this was the sentiment of many. Disillusioned and disappointed with Christmas and their New Years Celebrations they too had felt they were left in a deflated mound.
Maybe they did not get what they asked for for Christmas, or sickness hampered the festivities. possibly relationships were messy or complicated and the holidays illuminated that fact.
I asked for one thing this Christmas. "More of JESUS". I prayed that I could see him in my "everyday" life. Aware of him working in and around me. And I got what I asked for and more!!! MORE of JESUS!
It was not a storybook holiday, in fact, I had the flu for a few days. But I was not deflated or defeated because I got the greatest present given to mankind and his name is Jesus. And HE is the gift that keeps on giving 365 days of the year. He will not disappoint.
Enjoyed reading your blog today. This past year was all about more of Jesus, less of me. Thanks for sharing that. Found you on the website - searching for a Christian Women's Retreat speaker. Would be interested in getting some info from you.
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