The Grace and Joy of Christmas

Hello Friend,

In the Christmas-wild, sometimes the meaning is lost.

Sometimes I'm too busy to think about, to rest in the joy that the Gift of Christmas brings.

Recently, my youngest son reminded me of the grace-gift of God...of the reason I can rest and breathe and receive life.

Here's the link to my recent Family Grace post:


https://www.guideposts.org/blog/the-love-and-grace-of-christmas-joy

Hoping you had a grace-filled Christmas - rich with love and peace and joy.

After the first of the year, there will be some changes to my blog, but I hope you'll still be here.

You are a blessing to me.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

The Strong Truth of Christmas

Hello Friend,

The other day I was moved, soul-deep, my the simple message of a marquee sign.

Oh, the power of the Presence of the Lord...

This truth is sustaining. It's an anchor for the spirit.

I'm so very grateful.

Here's the link to my recent Family Grace post:

https://www.guideposts.org/blog/the-truth-about-Christmas

Wishing you peace, joy, and love on these days before Christmas. You are a blessing and I'm thankful you're here.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Finding Peace After Worry

Hello Friend,

Worry grows stronger when the night goes dark...

but the Lord recently reminded me that He is near. I'm His child. He watches over me and thus I can rest.

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:

https://www.guideposts.org/blog/finding-peace-after-worry

Wishing you peace and joy on this December day....
and the blessing of sweet rest!



Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Prayerful Path to Christmas

Hello Friend,

What joy when those first Christmas cards begin to come in! It makes me smile to see a boy running from the mailbox, most of the mail tucked under an arm, but Christmas cards held in hand.

Over the years, we've turned this blessing into an opportunity to pray for our family and friends. This prayerful path to Christmas can stretch beyond the season, into the new year, and even beyond...

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:

https://www.guideposts.org/blog/the-prayer-path-to-Christmas

Wishing you peace, love, and joy today...

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Rejoicing in God's Creation

Hello Friend,

Have you ever stood in a moment so precious, so dear, that your spirit fills with awe for the Lord? When His Presence in the ordinary is extraordinary?

The season's first snow took me to that place, and I'm grateful.

Oh Lord, open my eyes to Your great goodness and grace in the small moments...

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:


https://www.guideposts.org/blog/rejoicing-in-the-seasons-first-snow

Thank you for sharing this time with me. You are a blessing.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Gratitude Soul Deep

Hello Friend,

His Presence.

I'm learning to rest in knowing that He is with me. Always. No matter what.

His Presence brings peace. His Presence is hope.

A recent Facebook memory brought thoughts of holding my baby son, and the memory caused me to think of how we, as His children, are held...

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:

https://www.guideposts.org/blog/gratitude-that-goes-soul-deep


Praying peace and joy for you today, and every day, because He is near.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Comparing Myself to Others

Hello Friend,

It's a trap that I can fall into easily- the comparison trap. Sometimes it happens so quickly that I'm hardly aware.

But the other day, I began to understand that this practice, even hidden in the private places of my thought life, does not lead to a grateful heart.

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:


https://www.guideposts.org/blog/dont-compare-yourself-to-others

Wishing you peace today...

Lovingly,

Shawnelle