One thing is for sure......

I am not the same person as before. I have been a follower of Jesus for 2 1/2 years. I have been saved for a little longer than that but that awesome day I was baptized, in my books, began my "Official" walk with our Lord. Each Christmas since, my outlook on life has been different and I am thankful for the blessings in my life. I am not comparing myself or my family or my situation or health to anyone else. God provides and He provides exactly what we need. Too many times we put God in a box and make him the "Redlight" God because we are late for work and we need all the lights to line up to make it on time. God is the creator of the universe and He cares about each one of us, right down to the last detail. My family and I, have been motivated into "Action" to serve others. While doing so, we are pleasing God for serving others as well as Him. This Christmas is no different. Sure I would like my entire family to know Jesus, my friends, and that person I met at the gas station this morning - but try extending a hand to someone - someone you don't even know. Pay for their meal while waiting on line at the drive through for the family behind you and feel good that God is smiling on you. Experience that just once! God loves a giving and cheerful heart. Serving in our church has so much more meaning than just doing what is asked of us or what is needed or even just showing up. We are part of building His kingdom. Making a place for others to have a chance to understand exactly what I am feeling. I too, walked through those church doors for the first time - it can be scary but walk through this Christmas - put fear aside and take the challenge to go- this SUNDAY!Christmas is about serving others, spreading the love of Jesus and putting it into action. God blesses those who do. Put your faith and whole heart into the King who made everything. Test Him on this and watch your life turn around. It doesn't happen overnight but in time - at a pace you can understand and accept - God will transform your heart into one more like His. This Christmas make it the first - a cheerful, loving and giving heart. One thing is for sure...my life will never be the same.