The lesson I think we can learn from taking a different look at Christmas story is this; God is always with us no matter what. We can trust him to provide and take care of us now and in future. He may not take care of us way we expect, but he will provide and it will be best. I pray you trust God this Christmas season for every area of your life and celebrate gift of our Savior and Redeemer.

I think it is increasingly hard to remind and keep in forefront of our children’s minds true meaning of Christmas. Find some small way to reach out to others in your community or church to show God’s love. Children can bake cookies and give to others. You can buy toys for a family that does not have much for Christmas. We have done Operation Shoebox with Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse organization for a few years and my children love picking items for box. May our children learn from us through our actions and word true meaning of Christmas.

Please don’t hear me saying I have it all together, I certainly don’t. I am learning daily to stay connected to my Power Source. That could be a prayer on way to work or a prayer on way home from picking up my children. I encourage you daily to connect to your Power Source even if it is a quick prayer for strength, wisdom, or whatever your needs are for day. “I will supply all your needs, according to my riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19