But, when I close my eyes, I can hear my Lord's voice asking, "Are you ready?" I don't believe He is wondering about wrapped gifts and food. He wants to know, am I ready to celebrate His Son's birthday, no matter what. Is my heart prepared? Have I kept Him in my mind during the shopping trips, driving through traffic, going to shows? If the yule log wasn't ready, or if I couldn't find that one particular gift, or if my loved one did not show up, would I still be ready?
One of my favorite Christmas songs is "Mary, Did You Know?" I can just hear that unmistakable voice whispering to me,
"Kris, do you know, that when you're in the traffic, I am with you too?
Yes Lord, I know.
"Kris, do you know when people get impatient, I will give you grace to handle all situations?"
Yes Lord, I know.
"Kris, do you know when you are missing loved ones, I am here to comfort you?"
Yes Lord, I know.
Kris, do you know when you are weary, I will sustain you?"
Yes Lord, I know.
"Kris, do you know no matter how many sweets you eat, they can't fill you up like the sweet love I have for you?"
Yes Lord, I know.
"Kris do you know that when the tree comes down and all the wrappings are thrown away, when those things rust and fall away, my gift to you will always be?"
Oh yes Lord, I know. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and the depths of my soul.
"Kris, do you know. . .the babe in the manger grew up into a man, died and rose again and is here for all mankind?
My gift is for all but they have to be told, everyone...young and old.
The people need to feel my love
Please be my hands and feet and tell them it is from above.
Tell them I am here for them if they would but just look
Share my words with them, give them my Book.
Tell them the greatest gift is theirs, just believe
All they have to do. . .just repent and receive.
Kris, do you know?
Yes Lord, I know. . .I will.
O reader. . .do you know? Are you ready?
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Ready, willing, and able! Great reminder, Kris!
Merry Christmas and may your 2012 bring blessings you only dreamed of! ~ Grace
this is nice...i'm ready!
but i dont think i know this song, so i'm listening to it on youtube
Kris, we had very similar thoughts today. God used that song to speak to my heart too. Great reminder that we must always be ready.
Many blessings!
Kris...great post...pondering Mary myself today...I want to live ready always ready to receive...
Blessings to you~
That is my goal--to always be ready, pushing aside the distractions so I can fully embrace Him!
Merry Christmas!
Great post Kris. One of my favorite songs also. I want to always be ready for what ever He has!
Blessings...Chelle
How lovely. I have cut down the "stuff" around the holidays this year, so I can try and find the importance of Christmas again. Thanks for the reminder.
Coming over from Jen's blog hop and glad I did. I really needed to read this today. thank you so much
We just sang "Mary, Did You Know?" in chapel today. I'll remember your post when I hear that song again. Thanks for sharing this. Blessings!
I love how you have taken this song and made it personal. Oh, to be consumed by Him as He is consumed with us.
Yes Lord, I’m ready! Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel, Oh come already!
Kris, Thanks so much for blessing me with your personalized reminder of the song. We're so focused on getting ready for Christmas, too often we're not focused enough on getting ready for Christ's coming - again! Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly! ~ Faye @ Godsabundantblessings.com
How lovely the way you personalized this song with your name Kristin...inspiring! May you enjoy the blessings of Jesus' Birth, and may the love that you share remain throughout the coming year!
Blessings and hugs,
Denise
What an inspiring post, Kristin.. thanks so much for a great reminder ... Merry Christmas..
Nice post...thank you very much for sharing...happy holidays...blessings soraya
Nice post, Kristin!
Just stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas!
-Stacie
I am ready, always. Good question, Kristin. One we need to ask ourselves over and over again when the world snares us in its diversions.
Merry Christmas!
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