The Joy Of Christmas!

It's Christmas day! 

As presents are being opened, as Hugs are being distributed, as joy is being had, I find myself wanting more. More than what can fit under a tree or in a house. I want to know and understand the true meaning behind Christmas.  I am a believer. A Christian.  But I find myself caught up in things of this world.  I find myself trying to control my environment. I find myself wanting to know and understand the true meaning behind the birth of our saviour.  

On my flight home this time, I was hit face to face with how little I trust, how little I understand and how little I try.  Trying to control my situation I found myself begging God for my way.  He was gracious to give me the desire of my heart even though I sat as a child throwing a tantrum. It was in these moments that i realized I had lost sight of who he was.... Is.   

As the day, weeks and months unfold I look forward to fully grasping the saving love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.  

I look forward to finding again the passion He showed me so long ago. 

As I open presents this Christmas, my hope is that I will be unwrapping the grace of God on my life. 

Anyway, these are some of my Christmas desires. 

I hope that this morning/day you are finding joy with your loved ones.

I hope that today you are finding Joy in the Love of Christ.  

MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIENDS!

Photo Courtesy of Sarah from Fontenot Four

All I Want For Christmas

Presents! 

We all want them!  

Regardless of what we end of doing, we all probably have a not so secret secret list somewhere of what we want for Christmas.  To be honest, this year, I am just glad to be home with my parents.  Its been a rough few months so I am glad I can wrap my arms around them.  

But I too have a wish list. I even made it a pinterest board.

What's on your wish list this Christmas?

I asked some of my blogging friends what's on theirs!

Courtney from Baxtron{Life}
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"This year - I've asked the hubs to commit to one year of Saturday breaks for me. Meaning - I'd love to have one day off a week where I didn't have to cook, clean or be the main caregiver --- its a free gift in terms of money and essentially priceless!"

Lanaya from Reagan's Toy Chest

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"Red Coat & Tall Boots from Express" 

Sarah from Folderol & Frippery
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"I'd love gift cards from Think Geek and JCPenney! If nothing else, I'm usually pretty thrilled with a bottle of good, sweet wine!"

Amy from The Ramblings from Miss AimyMichelle

"A kindle fire HD is on my wishlist." 

Danielle from Football & Rainbows
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"Amazon giftcard, Torrid giftcard, iPad, Toms &
Things for my new house"

Nicole Robinson from Scraptastic Memories

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"Just more craft stuff. You can never have enough!!"

Danette from All My Love For All My Days

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"I love this necklace from J Crew. It's more expensive than I'd usually ask for, but I'd love it." 

Britt from Yellow Umbrella
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"I always have the worst trouble coming up with gift ideas for Christmas...maybe because my ultimate gift would be an iMac and that is a little expensive. I would love some black riding boots and definitely clothes though!"

What on your list?

Have a great Christmas, everyone!