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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

April 2, 2014 / Cindy Barclay / "Treasure Trove" Blog Roll
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year-

It’s not because of Hallmark Specials, gifts, feasting, or family get-together s  (though that’s an added bonus 🙂 )

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year because we pause ……..

from the craziness of life to contemplate the wonder of His coming.  I treasure this season of Advent.

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[Tweet “Each of us is an #innkeeper who decides whether there is room in our hearts for #Jesus.”]


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Fear Not and Joy to the World sings in my soul!

Jesus.

God’s gift of salvation.  The promise of FEAR NOT: God has not left us broken, lost, or forsaken.

JESUS.

Emmanuel- God with us

Jesus

Savior of the World and Coming Again

Jesus

King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

Jesus

Prince of Peace and Everlasting God!

To gain peace and cultivate joy- time for meditation and contemplation about the miraculous intervention of CHRISTmas must be a treasured priority.

What makes this season the most wonderful time of the year for you?

What Advent or Christmas traditions are your favorites?  I’d love to hear how you’re intentional to keep Christ in CHRISTmas!

Hugs and blessings!  Fear Not- though the world seems to be unraveling- The Prince of Peace will triumph!

 

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treasurechest1Surprising Treasure: Luke 2 is just waiting to be read!

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Advent, Christmas, Fear Not, Jesus, marvel, Savior

6 comments on “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

  1. Jeff Barclay says:
    December 3, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    George Will wrote this in his column on Christmas Eve, 2012, “A sardonic British skeptic of the late 19th century suggested that three words should be carved in stone over all church doors, ‘Important if true.'”
    Where’s the chisel?
    Great post Cindy!

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  2. Cindy says:
    December 3, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    Every last promise is True- Chisel away!

    Reply
  3. Edy says:
    December 4, 2014 at 2:20 am

    My contribution to keeping CHRIST in CHRISTmas is found here:
    http://www.faithwriters.com/article-details.php?id=72938
    “The Most Beautiful Night Of The Year.”

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  4. Cindy says:
    December 5, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    I hope everyone reads your beautiful story. I felt like I was right there with you- exulting as each flame lit yet another wick. I especially love your thought- ” As long as one more wick needs to receive it, the Light is never exhausted. The original flame is not only not diminished, instead it multiplies as it is passed along to others” WOW- He is never diminished- only multiplied to those who need Him! Hallelujah! hugs and blessings- thanks for sharing…..

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  5. Marie says:
    December 8, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    LOVE this “Fear Not- though the world seems to be unraveling- The Prince of Peace will triumph!”

    thank you for this post! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! I love celebrating the Birth of Christ and this season many are even more willing to discuss and aware of it’s true meaning!!

    Thanks for your love for the Lord, your light of hope and how you care!

    xoxoxox
    @spreadingJOY
    Marie
    #BloggerCareGroup

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  6. Cindy says:
    December 10, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Thanks so much for stopping by Marie. I love that line too! 🙂 I tell myself that at least once a day- Fear Not- it is God’s heart to His children and I, for one, need to remind myself of it often! 🙂 May the Lord bless your Christmas season with His presence and joy! Hugs and blessings and keep on spreading that JOY! You’re amazing! 🙂

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