Sharing with you things that are on my mind...Maybe yours too. Come back to Wrights Lane for a visit anytime! And, by all means, let's hear from you by leaving a comment at the end of any post. THE MOTIVATION: I firmly believe that if I have felt, experienced or questioned something in life, then surely others must have too. That's what this blog is all about -- hopefully relating in some meaningful way -- sharing, if you will, on subjects of an inspirational and human interest nature. Nostalgia will frequently find its way into some of the items...And lots of food for thought. A work in progress, to be sure.

23 December, 2018

MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL! BUT DON'T FORGET THE REASON FOR THE SEASON


Lest we forget at Christmas
During this Christmas season, may we take time to celebrate the birth of Jesus who was also known by other names given by angels and prophets -- Emmanuel (“God is with us”), Wonderful Counsellor, Prince of Peace, Bright Morning Star.
Through the birth of the Christchild in Bethlehem, God came to be with us (Emmanuel), to live among us. Jesus Christ, our Savior (there's another name), knows what it is to be human. He understands us and ultimately died for us, that is the message.
In those moments when we do not know where to turn, when the weight of our lives is too much to bear, Jesus the Wonderful Counsellor is there to listen and to help us bear the load.
In a world where conflict is everywhere -- conflict between nations, conflict between individuals, conflict between families, conflict between us and God, conflict with ourselves -- Jesus the Prince of Peace brings us the startling comfort that passes all understanding.
In the face of hopelessness, the light from the lowly manger in Bethlehem pierces the darkness, bringing light and hope to us, to our families, to our communities, and to the world.
This Christmas may you know the joy that Jesus -- our Savior, Emmanuel, Wonderful Counsellor, Prince of Peace, and Bright Morning Star -- is born into your life.  All you have to do is embrace Him to receive the greatest gift of all!

The words of this old hymn sum it all up for us:

What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.

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