Remember

 I've enjoyed a Christmas party and a Christmas concert already.  The tree is decorated and I've worked on Christmas cards.  There are gifts wrapped under the tree and carols playing in my house.  The memories are being made.  'Tis the season.

There is one thing that I especially want to remember from this Christmas season.  It came while I was sitting in my daughter's choir practice, listening to the children sing.  They were practicing the song "Joy" by Jason Houser.  The chorus repeats these words: "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests..."

This idea is nothing new.  But the repetition of the song and by the blessing of the Spirit, these words hit me in a fresh way.  And I heard God's message of peace and FAVOR.  His FAVOR rests on me.  On men.  On us.  Not because of what we do.  But because of who He is.

It's so easy to want to strive for God.  To want to be more and do more.  So often I feel my lack.

It was so delightful to hear God's Word remind me that He wants peace for me and that His favor is on me.  That is a Christmas gift and memory that I want to keep.  It warms my heart with love for my God and Savior and gives me great comfort and joy.  And that is the name of the song--"Joy."

(Thank you God for that joy.)