really contemplating

 Thursday, December 25, 2025 (5:20 a.m.)

Merry Christmas Father.

Yes. Happy Birthday Jesus.

(5:45 a.m.)

Time spent searching the origins of these two phrases. Really contemplating what it is I am to be celebrating. And I find deeper reflections.

Thank You Father for taking me away from the superficiality with which I used to approach this season. Thank You for the privilege of looking past the curtain of consumer marketing taking place around us.

I want to use this season to “reflect on the miraculous” aspects of Mary and Joseph’s experience. I want to offer to others the same peace, love, joy and hope You have provided me these past four weeks.

Lord God, I thank You. I appreciate You. I want to adapt my thinking and actions to Your will and Your way. Let my heart be my gift to You this day of celebrating the birth of Your only begotten Son (John 3:16).

Use me exactly as You know is best. Loving You, others and myself. With all my heart soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30). I love, need, trust and want You Dearest Lord. Thank You. Praise You.

Merry Christmas. Happy Birthday. Amen.

(201 words ~ 6:21 a.m.)