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In the beauty of this season… in the joy of having my family close… amidst all the wonder of life happening… help me to choose You first! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are the reason for this holiday (even if we did’t get the date exactly right). You are the Founder of the feast and the Creator of all we call blessings. You were Before everything was and will forever have the Last word!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open our eyes and ears to what You’re saying. Turn our heads and hearts to You. Give us a hunger to know: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“… from the rising of the sun to its setting – there is <\/em>none besides Me. I Am<\/em> The LORD, and there is<\/em> no other”<\/strong>  Isaiah 45:6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What a jaw-dropping moment when this sinks in. More dumbfounding still is the Way<\/em> You made through Jesus. Each free to choose. Help us every moment: to love You – to cling to You – to Hope in You. Christmas Eve and every other day of this next year ❤️ In Jesus’ Name, Amen\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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