Christmas in Disorder

Christmas comes, no matter what's going on in the world.
That's part of what traditions and holidays bring - if people let it.

Isn't the miracle of Jesus that He is with everyone who calls on Him,

Caring about everyone and being present with us all, all at the same time?

Even when we are in vastly different circumstances?

The traditions my family carried this year were the same as last year,

Except that my sister and brother-in-law weren't here.

They bring such presence, as people tend to, that they were missed.

They always are on the years they aren't together with us.

It was an unsettled Christmas for me. 

He is greater than politics; greater than His individual people.

He weaves a pattern that includes people from all races,

All nationalities, all areas - united by knowing Him.

This world is struck by much chaos; He is our constant. 

Jesus is much more than Santa Clause ever could be.

The True Present

All the tinsel and light,
Make the presents so bright,
But there's nothing compared to You Lord,
There's nothing like Your Light.

A World of Difference

When I was in high school and a young adult, 

My mentor and pastor prayed,

And he prayed for all churches, all the denominations, 

From the most conservative to the most liberal.

God is not bound by any church,

Nor any creed. 

He is not bound by religion,

But turns to all who turn to Him.

The reason this person was my mentor is because

He loved me, and he showed me God.

And God is not bound by anyone. 

He can reach anyone.

People need to know how much they are loved by God.

If people truly knew how much they are loved 

By the One who created them,

It would change their lives,

And literally make a world of difference.