Looking For Jesus

It's been a busy few weeks.  And it seems as Christmas draws nearer, the pace grows faster.  No matter how much I try to get the gift buying, card writing, supply stocking business done before December starts, I still end up racing to the finish line of Christmas Day. Each year I vow to "get done early" and just enjoy the Christmas season, doing the fun stuff of family and friends and festivities. I vow to spend time with the Lord, celebrating His birth and all it means for me. But it never really seems to work out that way.  Being a Postal worker doesn't help....along with all the preparation of my own home for the "Big Day," is the added blessing/burden of working long hours helping to deliver Christmas for the American public. I'm not complaining. The overtime is so helpful.  And I've gotten to help out with the Angel Tree Ministry at church, so that is a special blessing.  Also I have had and am looking forward to more wonderful time with friends and family...doing the Christmas fun stuff.  Everything the holiday season is supposed to be! But yet the rushing and frantic feelings are still there in this last week before Christmas Day..and I really wish that I could relax and enjoy.

It seems that the time with the Lord in the morning has grown shorter, when I really would like to see it grow longer at this time of year.  That special oasis of peace that I feel when I am with Him ends all too soon and the hustle bustle begins.  Quick visits!

A few years back I came across this poem, and I found it with my Christmas cards a few weeks ago. As I read it I found comfort, conviction and the Lord's calling.  As much as I need to be with Him, is as much as He desires to spend time with me.  And this is true for each of us.  I don't know the author of this writing, but I will share it here with you guys in the hope that you will hear His call, and take time to stop and enjoy His presence.

If you look for me at Christmas you won't need a special star - 

I'm no longer just in Bethlehem

I'm right there where you are.

You may not be aware f Me

amid the celebrations -

You'll have to look beyond the stores

and all the decorations.  But if you take a moment

from you list of things to do

and listen to your heart, you'll find

I'm waiting there for you.

You're the one I want to be with,

you're the reason that I came,  And you'll find Me in the stillness

as I'm whispering your name.

Love, Jesus

The greatest treasure of this holy season, is the gift of Jesus Christ and the lovely time spent enjoying His company.  

Lord, open our eyes to what's important and fill our hearts and lives with Your presence.  Thank You

Luke 10:41-42  And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.  But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."