Christmas...

This season, we celebrate the birth of our King of kings.....the reason for this season. Up until I'm writing this note, I have been invited to three different Christmas celebration and one Christmas tree decorating party.

I was asked to sing at Women of Faith ministry's Christmas. I sang. I cried. When I picked the song, I didn't know that the Holy Spirit was trying to teach me something.

I chose a song based on Isaiah 9:6 'For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of peace.'

Beloveds, have you lived your life without knowing that you have a God who is always ready to counsel you, a Father who unconditionally loves you, and a Prince of peace who will lift you up above the storms in your life.

He was, is and even more real than I have ever expected Him to be. He implicitly, beautifully, though invisibly yet invincible in counseling me, guiding me, loving me and giving me the real Peace that no one and nothing in this world could offer.

Who would've thought that I could still stand firm and sing of His great love to me. I feel YOU Christmas, I found You in Your grace and mercy.

I was also invited to a Christmas tree decorating party. It was so much fun. God literally took me out of my pit of sin and shame, pursued me and placed me in His arms. I feel like I am indeed a new woman.

Are you broken right now? He truly is the reason for this season. To bring you Joy in reminding you that He was here on earth for God so loved the world, for God is so in love with you.

Are you fearful right now? Call unto the Wonderful Counselor who would not for a second condemn or blame you, but would wrap His mighty hands around you, secure you and show which way to take.....

Are you rejected and abandoned? There is a reason why He was born in a manger my dear. He knows how you feel. He wants you to focus unto Him and only Him. His love is more than enough for you. Though not often tangible, His love is even more real that visible reality.

Christmas season is here. Not about the gifts and parties. But....about a love like none other, that would change a mess into His message, a test into His testimony, a trial into triumph and most of all a victim into a victor.

Merry Christmas my beloveds, let us spread the Christmas spirit and live for His glory....

God loves you, I do too....
Astrid
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