Christmas Blessings

Wishing you many Christmas blessings

As we approach the end of Advent and look forward to celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, I pray we may all hold on to the hope, peace, and joy of this season.

Hope – we are called to place our hope in God, our Father, knowing He will always provide for us, His beloved children.

“You are my hope, Lord; my trust, GOD, from my youth.
On you I have depended since birth;
from my mother’s womb you are my strength;
my hope in you never wavers.”
– Psalm 71:5-6

Peace – despite the chaos of the world today, may we find rest by recalling God’s power and strength.

“His dominion is vast and forever peaceful; 
Upon David’s throne, and over his kingdom,
which he confirms and sustains;
By judgment and justice, both now and forever. 

The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.”
– Isaiah 9:7

Joy – happiness is temporary, but our joy in Christ is eternal, knowing He is always with us.

“Blessed the people who know the joyful shout;
in the light of your countenance, O LORD, they walk.
At your name they rejoice all the day,
and through your justice they are exalted.”

– Psalm 89:16-17

With all this in mind, my prayer for you in 2021 is this: 

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
– Romans 15:13

Have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!
Christina

Christina Lamas

Christina Lamas

Executive Director, NFCYM

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