In 16 days or less, December 25, 2021, will be Jesus Birthday (Christmas)

 

As I sit here, on 12/9/2021  I realize that God has truly blessed me with a wonderful life, he has brought me through many, surgeries more than I can count, has blessed me with a wonderful wife and children. Even with the ups and downs of this ongoing pandemic, and many trips back and forth to the VA for medical reasons, God is still faithful and continues to show his grace towards me. Yes, indeed God has blessed me with a wonderful life. I used the term wonderful life because it is true for me. Also, it is one of the most popular Christmas movies I have seen.

 

 

 

In this movie, George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, became quite unhappy with his life through challenging events he encountered. While he had hopes and dreams of his own, due to the death of his Father, he felt “stuck” in his hometown as he took leadership of the Savings and Loan, soon to be defunct.

 

 

 

As it appeared that everything had been lost due to the wrong actions of “Mr. Potter,” he was moved to the edge of despair. He wondered aloud whether the town and world would have been better off if he had not been born.

 

 

 

I won't share any more of the story with you in case you haven't seen the movie, but I would highly recommend it for anyone to view who may need a reminder of the value of their life!

 

 

 

We have all been going through challenging times over the past year or two and many months. So many people have struggled in so many ways, physically, emotionally, financially, or other ways. to be honest even those of us who know Christ have had seasons that have been something we would not have “signed up for” if we knew ahead of time what we would deal with.

 

 

 

Here's a beautiful article to read on the value of having a spirit of thanksgiving and how it helps us physically and emotionally! The Profound Health Benefits of Being Grateful.     https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-profound-health-benefits-of-being-grateful_4127489.html?utm_source=ref_share&utm_campaign=copy&rs=SHRHNZNH&

 

 

 

During this Christmas Season, I would encourage you to lead your loved ones in a time of appreciation for the blessings of God in your lives. I realize we just came through Thanksgiving, but I genuinely believe that thankfulness is something we should be doing daily!

 

 

 

Your life and the lives of your loved ones are of tremendous value! But have you ever stopped to think that God thought so much of you that He only made one of you! some of you may have heard me say if I was any more blessed there would be two of me, 😀 that is just how blessed I'm thanks be to God.

 

 

 

Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ and the HOPE that came into a world without hope! He is still the God of Hope! It's a Wonderful Life!

 

A Thankful Christmas Prayer

 

Lord and Giver of all good things, the wise men (Matt. 2:1), traveled for miles to bring the Christ child the first Christmas presents. So may we, too, remember with thankful hearts the love that comes with each present we open. We also thank you for the love you have for each of us, and we thank you for the many gifts that you give us, especially the gift of life itself and the greatest gift of all your Son (John 3:16). Amen.

 

Thankful for Jesus!

 

 

 

Blessings in Christ

 

Willie

 

A bit of humor:

 

7 ELEMENTS OF CONVENTIONAL WISDOM

 

7

If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would have put them on my knees.

 

6

Remember: Amateurs built the ark. Experts built the Titanic.

 

5

The Golden Rule is useless unless you realize that it is your move.

 

4

There is always a lot to be thankful for if you take the time to look for it. For example, I’m sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don’t hurt.

 

3

We have thirty–five million laws to enforce the Ten Commandments.

 

2

Thousands of years ago, cats were worshiped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this.

 

1

A man who says marriage is a fifty-fifty proposition doesn’t understan