For the last couple of week I have been a little out of sorts - both mentally and physically. Bill and I both had the dreaded virus which left us both weak. We are better, but I really could care less if any food is placed in front of me:( The virus hit hard and fast. I hope no one else come in contact with it. We more or less isolated ourselves away from others so as not to spread the virus.
Not feeling well and missing all those we have lost in the last few years had almost made me wish "The Season" would quickly go buy. I have always loved this time of the year! I love decorating for Christmas. At one time I had decorated every room in the house - even the bathrooms were in tune with the season! We decided that by the time we would get our things up, it would be time to take them down again. So, we opted not to put out any decorations. However, had there been a little girl coming to visit - decoration would have been up regardless of being sick! :)
But when I stop and think about it, "the season" is not about the decorations or the buying of gifts. We all need to stop and reflect about the sacrifice that was made when that little baby was born. Sure, I am down a little because of being tired, sick, and missing the loved ones no longer with us. I have stopped and looked around me and know how blessed I am to have a loving and caring family and friends; I am blessed that God loves me regardless of my many short comings. I really try, but sometimes I know I could do a lot better. I love my family, and I love God.
After going to The Gaither's Christmas Homecoming Concert, a song has embedded itself in my mind. When listening to the words of this song, I know how lucky I am. How would I have felt had I known the baby I had just given birth to was to die for all our sins. Mark Lowry wrote the lyrics to the song "Mary, Did You Know?" When hearing the song and reading the lyrics, I am so glad that I believe!!!!!
Mary, Did You Know
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.
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.
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.
Mary did you know that your baby boy is 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.
Songwriters: Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene
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.
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.
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.
Mary did you know that your baby boy is 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.
Songwriters: Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene
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