First Writing of December...12/2/19...

Good morning,

Today's writing is shared by Cathy Friberg who writes at the beginning of every month. The writing  is called, "THE CHRISTMAS WALTZ" which discusses how people can find ways to show love to each other and use the time to reach out to people who wonder what makes the reason for the joy that they have.
Cathy wrote, "And may we remember too, to extend our hearts and hands to the redeemed and to the unredeemed who find themselves lonely, isolated and hurting during this season."

This is a great time as we are in the last month of 2019 to enter 2020 with hopes of making a difference.

Blessings from

Cathy

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                            The December First Writing of the Month
                                          "The Christmas Waltz"

Written by

Cathy Friberg

Well, now I'm going to really date myself. There is a delightful song written and first performed in the 1950'S, called "The Christmas Waltz." Pop singers like Andy Williams and later on even The Carpenters enchanted listeners every December with this song's captivating melody and charming lyrics. The second stanza reads,

It's that time of year 
when the world falls in love

Every song you hear 
seems to say

Merry Christmas May your New Year dreams  come true"

From "The Christmas Waltz" by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne)

And how true…… It is the time of year when the world falls in love. While the

song may be referring to romantic love, I think its safe to say that the Christmas season also elicits "brotherly, charitable, familial and Divine love and kindness in the hearts of most people. Christmas lights and decor, which many might consider worldly, still seem to soften peoples sentiments. Joyful social gatherings, touching musical and theatrical events, long overdue correspondence with far away friends, and the reuniting of families make hearts more open to receiving the gospel message.

Let us take advantage of this special opportunity to be a witness for our Lord and Savior. Let's ask our Heavenly Father to show us creative ways to ways to present the Good News to our unsaved loved ones, friends, co-workers and neighbors. You will be delighted at the ingenious methods our precious Holy Spirit will give you to help you speak forth the Word of Life.

As we seek the face of God each day through mediation on the scriptures, worship and prayer we will be prepared to share our faith whenever and whenever the Lord opens that door.

"But in your hearts 
revere Christ as Lord. 

Always be prepared to give 
an answer to everyone who asks
you to give the reason 
for the hope you have. 

But do this with gentleness 
and respect."  

1 Peter 3:15

And may we remember too, to extend our hearts and hands to the redeemed and to the unredeemed who find themselves lonely, isolated and hurting during this season. Visits, phone calls, and holiday cookies all say, "I love you, and you are not forgotten."

Jesus is "The Lord of the Dance" 

and as we follow His lead our "Christmas Waltz"
will touch souls with a new revelation of His Divine love.

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"DANCE WITH ME"
A song from Jesus.

The Lion of Judah

May we always live our lives
at Christmas and all  year long

as a loving song and dance to Jesus