Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Mary did you know?




Being a woman, you dream of the day you will get married, have children, and become old with the one you’ve married. However, I’m not so sure Mary had the same visions and goals that I do.
Early theologians say Mary was between the ages of 12 and 14 when she became betrothed to Jesus, so therefore this is the approximate age she gave birth to Jesus.  
I have yet to experience the birth of a baby (hopefully one day), but I could not even image riding on a donkey, giving birth on some hay, and having barley enough clothes to wrap my “holy” child in? What!?
Though Mary and Joseph did all of that! They married, she gave birth, and together they raised a child who… died for you and I.  I am reminded of a song this Christmas, sung my many, Mary did you know I thought I would share it with you!
Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary did you know that your baby
boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy has
come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered will soon deliver you.

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Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will
calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has
walked where angels trod?
And when
you kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God.
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The blind will see, the deaf will hear and the dead will live again.
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb.
Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day
rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding is the great I am.

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He IS the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords and He WILL soon come again!
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Merry Christmas!
lucy


Monday, December 19, 2011

I'm Back!

 Sabbatical-bringing a period of rest; It’s been way too long and I’ve almost forgotten how to write. I’ve missed you guys; however, our world has been quite busy lately, given holidays, school, work, birthdays, anniversaries, and together time!
I should welcome myself back--to blogging!
Today I mailed our Christmas Cards, and since I couldn't send each of you one personally, I’ve decided to share our Christmas card via the blog. I wish I could send it to each one of you, but I can’t. So therefore, from our family to yours… Merry Christmas!
lucy