These are only a few received messages I've already seen by those around me this Christmas season.

Don't you just love it when the Lord reveals something to you - over and over again - until you say, "Aha! I get it now!"

The Lord has been communicating a simple message to me in many small and connected ways and I wanted to pass it along to you.  The message is simple.


Yes, that's it!  I know many of you will be sitting down at a table this week with people who do not know the Lord like you do.  You may be the very person God wants to use to deliver the message of Restoration.  Hope.  Joy.

These are the simple ways He reminded me of this simple & yet important message.  Perhaps you can even use these as conversation starters!

Last week I read, "The 12 Days of Christmas," to my children at bedtime.  The book we have is actually about the history of this famous story.  The one "day" that really stood out to me this year was "4 Calling Birds."  The 4 Calling Birds represent Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.  Just as birds call out, the disciples called out or shared with all of us who Jesus is and what He has done for us.


Then, last Sunday night, our church took 30 people caroling to the homes right around our church.   Most people received us very well.  They stood on their porch, listened with a smile and then waved and thanked us as we moved on to the next house.  However, one house really moved me.  A mother and son, and perhaps a grandmother, came to the door.  About half-way through our song the mother reached over and hugged her son.  It was really a beautiful thing to watch!


Yesterday I invited a few little girls and their mothers over for a Christmas playdate.  We're out from school and I know these Christmas vacation days can seem like forever - waiting for Christmas.  So while the girls played dolls and Lightbright, the mothers & I shared a cup of coffee & Baked Brie (Yum!!).  One of the mothers began to share what the Lord is teaching her lately. (now... keep in mind this was the 1st time the three of us had spent 1-on-1 time together!)  What a special time!  She touched both of hearts and gave us both hope & wisdom for the days of mothering to come!


Last night I read, "The Legend of the Candy Cane," to my kids at bedtime.  I love the part of the story where the candy store owner asked little Lucy if she will help him spread the word about the real meaning of the Candy Cane.  As a result an entire town came out of their dark places and found joy in a candy store!


The message is simple.  Spread the word.  It may seem strange and out of place (like old fashioned caroling or sharing your heart at a playdate)... but God can and wants to use you to share His good news!  He wants to use your surroundings, your stories, your life for His glory!  It doesn't have to sound like the preacher on Sunday morning to be effective.  Just tell about the God of your every day life!

So this week - be brave, do the unordinary thing, talk about the Lord who has changed you!  You just might find them experiencing restoration, hope, joy, and salvation.







I would love to get to know you better! You can find me almost every day sharing what God is teaching me personally over at my blog, Living Above Ministries. I also am totally addicted to Facebook &  Twitter! So grab a cup of coffee and let's chat!!