Happy Birthday to you… Jesus
Happy birthday, to you
Happy birthday, to you
Happy Birthday, Dear Jesus,
Happy birthday to you.
The house is quiet- my family is resting, after all the holiday rush. My little one is down with double ear infections, and the house is a mess. For a few tired, minutes this morning- I wondered— was it worth it? The rushed traveling all over the state… the packages the cooking…
My answer was: Yes.
John 13:34
34″A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
People were loved well- over the last few days. People I don’t see often people, and people who are hard to love… for each one- love was expressed. It’s true- that it was easier to express for some than others- but the message was sent- as best as I could- either way.
I can think of no better way to comemmorate the birth, of the great lover of my soul- (and yours) the one who sacrificed- so much- that we may live- the one who loved me at my most unlovable, than to love as He loved.
It wasn’t done with gifts and packages- though those were given too- but in a tiny way- it was similar to the gift that Jesus gave- the present- of Presense.
He came. We can debate the date- but the fact remains- God’s greatest gift was the gift of His presense. Jesus- God in flesh.
After the gifts are discarded- (maybe even returned or re-gifted) this one thing remains- I was there- and I loved- as best as I could.
Dear Jesus- I pray that the love that you’ve shared- has been poured out- to others- that they will know- long after the holidays- know that they are loved- I thank you- Lord- for your presense—- and for loving me first- I love you Lord- amen. And Lord- Happy Birthday.
Laced with Grace friends- I want to say Merry Christmas to each of you- thank you so much for coming here- to our little spot on the web- and visiting- I hope you know that you are loved as well. I am tempted to go back- to edit this and revise- I’m sure it could be better- clearer- more concise. But – I am a Mom- and a wife first- My husband is home- my little one sick- so today- no editing- just words from my heart-
with love
Tracey
Tracey, This is so touching. You have spoken from your heart the very essence of love – to love one another-
Lord, Thank you for Tracey. Her love for you shines in a dark world. She is beautiful. Amen
No editing necessary :)…I love the gift He has given us, just in order to die for us on Easter — indeed, it doesn’t matter what date Him came — it matters that He came…
Happy Birthday, Jesus.
Even though it’s 27th December here I’m sending a late Merry Christmas to you and yours 🙂
It’s all about Him. I was so thankful to be able to spend the whole day at home. We all stayed in our pajamas and just enjoyed each other. Merry Christmas to you:)
Happy Birthday Jesus sums it all up. We made Jesus a birthday “coffee” cake yesterday morning, complete with candle, and had the kids sing happy birthday. It was a great way to start the day.
as Iris said, no editing necessary! 🙂 beautifully said and I hope you and your precious little one get some rest.
Wonderful post…I hope you have a New Year filled with unspeakable joy!