Christmas Thoughts

I thought about a poem, perhaps a story, but what I really need to post about is a heart full of love.  It is so heavy for those we have lost this year, family members that are struggling with demons as I write this, sickness in so many homes, and needs that only God can meet.  Every person I know is going through some kind of trial.  The enemy never sleeps, his evil minions roam seeking to destroy on his behalf. The devil knows his prey very well and he knows the Word of God even better.  He knows our every weakness and uses those things to twist, crowd, and distort our thinking.  However, our Heavenly Father has sent his son and Holy Spirit to intercede for us.  We are not perfect, we are not going to pass every trial the enemy throws in our path.  But I can promise our God will use it for our better, for our growth, and for His glory.  Sure, the devil can win a small battle every once in awhile, but we have read God's Word and we know how the story ends.  God wins the war.  It doesn't matter what you have done or where you are in your life.  Jesus was born to cleanse our sins and lift us from the muck and mire this world generates, all you have to do is ask.  Jesus loves you so much he died for you and He is ready and waiting for you to come back to His fold.  Being under His covering doesn't prevent the enemy's snares, in fact, it pretty much guarantees them.  But is also guarantees your protection, unconditional love, and forgiveness when you slip.  It promises you He will NEVER leave or forsake you, it ensures your needs are met, it thwarts the devil's plans and turns them to your good.  Being a child of God also gives you a entire army to stand behind you in prayer and prayer is the most powerful weapon on earth.  Don't allow the enemy to steal your joy today.  I don't care if you are sick, homeless, or don't have a gift under the tree look to God and say thank YOU Abba Father for giving Your son for my life, thank YOU Jesus for being born just to die for me, thank YOU Holy Spirit for being my comforter and guide!  Child of God praise Him out of your depression, praise Him from the streets, praise Him in your sickness because it is HIM that is going to lift you out of whatever you are going through.  I'm praying for you.  Don't be afraid or ashamed to ask for prayer, the covering of the saints is powerful.  If you don't want to leave your request here send it to me in a private message.  I'll request prayer on your behalf and not mention your name.  There is power in the name of Jesus and power in prayer.  We need each others prayer and support during these hard times.  We should be building each other up and supporting each other.  I'm here for each of you.  Merry Christmas and God bless!

~ Chelle
    12/25/13