TOP's Tuesday: Counting Down to Christmas

My apologies for not posting this morning. The good news, it wasn't because I overslept or chose to ignore the blog. Instead, I was working through a couple lists in order to get a few things completed before businesses are closed for the holiday. I even managed to have time for a shower, without rushing. So this morning was a win, with the exception of not posting this blog until after 8 p.m. At least it's posted, right?

Anyway, as I contemplated what to blog about, a few things came to mind. This in itself brought a smile to my face since the past few months it felt as if inspiration was far and few between. After working today, stopping to visit with my Dad, a quick visit with my Auntie, and our dinner smorgasbord...I still lacked direction of what to post. It was a phone call from a friend that confirmed the direction to take, belief, or in this case...BELIEVE.

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What do you believe? I believe Christmas is the celebration and remembrance of Jesus birth in a manger, in Bethlehem, so many years ago. Jesus birth offered hope to a hurting nation and still offers this same hope to us today. You might not believe in Jesus or God yet they believe in, and love you. 

Life is a journey, a train ride if you will. Great things can happen when you believe. Put your dreams in writing and create goals, believe you can and will achieve them as you trust God to lead the way throughout the journey and process. Christmas is a season of hope with a multitude of miracles evident when you choose to believe and "see" with your heart. Merry Christmas!

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Hope of all hopes, dream of our dreams,
    a child is born, sweet-breathed; a son is given to us: a living gift.
And even now, with tiny features and dewy hair, He is great.
    The power of leadership, and the weight of authority, will rest on His shoulders.
His name? His name we’ll know in many ways--
    He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Dear Father everlasting, ever-present never-failing,
    Master of Wholeness, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 the VOICE

You can trust the starlight when you remember Who created the stars.
What are you believing God for this Christmas season?