Spiritual Journeys |
- Christmas in The Heart - |
ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
I've spent too many years, in a panic over Christmas. For in the past, my brain was frantic, at all that needed to be done,, Shopping, cooking, decorating, fearful, would they like their gifts? My own personal Martha Stewart hell! Oh, the peace that now I have as Jesus is in charge! For once I surrendered life and will, His gifts they never end. Christmas now is joy to me. I do only what feels right. I know my limitations, before all was only stress. Christmas now is not in stores, or frantic, sad perfection. Christmas is here, right in my heart, where His love is, all year round! Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Ellie, I'm glad to see that someone is putting Christmas in its' place.......in the heart where it belongs, good reminder Sis! Dennis :^) |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
I'm with you Ellie! This is soooo perfect for the season that is upon us... "Christmas is here, right in my heart, where His love is, all year round!" Love it....Bonnie PS ~ Love the Martha Stewart line...haha.... |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Dear Ellie, I don't know if I inspired you, or repulsed you, by my comical poem about the holiday shopping craze I posted in the pub, but this one is a beautiful statement of true spiritual evolution from immature materialism to seasoned spirituality on that Spiritual Journey you've chose. Very well put-and it makes the Holidays soooo much more enjoyable --doesn't it!!! David |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
You certainly have your heart in the right place to get the most from this most precious time of year when we acknowlge the birth of our Lord and Savior. Thank you for the reminder to not get caught up in all the commotion of the holiday season. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Thank you all, for your sweet replies... Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ellie you're not the only this has happened to. It's become such a commercialized thing. We tend to forget the true meaning of the season in all the gift buying and all. One of my favorite sayings is: Keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas. I know you'll have a peaceful one this year! <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. I don't question YOUR existance - GOD |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Thank you Becky; I pray that we all have a peaceful and holy Christmas. Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Ellie, this is wonderful. Such a timely message. May we publish this in the newsletter? Let me know ok? |
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