It's so much better to concentrate on the Joy of the holidays instead of worrying about who did what to whom and why certain people should be forgiven, others not - to all of that malarkey, I just wanna say: meh...so what?
I am a redeemed and forgiven child of God...and so are you. Let's stop our snarking and all the pontificating about what we like and don't like. It's not about you, believe it or not, it's about Jesus. It's about God. It's about Mary and Joseph and O Little Town of Bethlehem, already. So smile and enjoy the Christmas festivities that abound all around us, and give the gift of forgiveness to yourself. You'll be glad you did :)
Today we lit the Candle of Joy in worship, so I am going to share a prayer for your holiday edification. I hope you love it as much as I do:
"God of joy and exultation,
You strengthen what is weak;
You enrich the poor and give hope to those who live in fear.
Look upon our needs this day.
Make us grateful for the good news of salvation
and keep us faithful in your service
until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who lives forever and ever.
Amen."
Sun., Dec. 13, 2pm, The Christmas Presence, Woodford Theatre (859) 873-0648
Sun., Dec. 13, 2pm, The Santaland Diaries presented by Actors Guild of Lexington AGL's website http://www.actorsguildoflexington.org/
Sun., Dec. 13, 5pm, Lexington Chamber Chorale Winter Concert, Central Baptist Church
Sun., Dec. 13, 6pm - Alltech Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration of Christmas Carols; Lexington Singers will be singing at this event, and the Lexington Singers Children's Choir will have a starring role in this program.
pray for peace,
Kimmy
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