The lights...

I don't know about you but I am having a hard time believing that it is already December. But looking at the calendar and with all the events and my to do list it is hard to be in denial. I love this time of year! I love the decorations, the scents, the gatherings and the giving spirit.

I think it has always been my favorite... and will always be my favorite. Despite being married to a man that is a combination of the grinch and scrooge, I still love it and him.

Though the trees, the decorations and the people have changed still the traditions and the feelings are the same.

I come home and I plug in the trees, the garland and the wreath and instantly the house feels warmer. I can sit here and be mesmerized for hours, actually that is where i am now. Even with presents to wrap, gifts to find, and recipes to be studied, I am just sitting here. Sitting here is where I feel I need to be in this moment. I have been struggling the last two weeks with an infection that is not wanting to let go, stress from work and some other personal issues... I am just so tired.

So I am finding comfort in the light. The lights remind me of the true meaning of The Light that Jesus is the Light of the world and that He is in me and with me. Though sometimes I feel discouraged I know that God is with me.

So to those of you who are discouraged, look to the Light. If you need help look at those string of lights and be mesmerized by God.

Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 97:11
Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.

Psalm 112:4
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.

Matthew 4:16
the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”

John 1:4
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.

John 1:7
He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.

Ephesians 5:8-9
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)

Colossians 1:12
and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.