Day 28: The light shines in the darkness...

Isaiah 9: 2, 6

The people who walked in darkness

                have seen a great light;

Those who lived in a land of deep darkness –

                on them light has shined.

For a child has been born for us,

                a son given to us;

Authority rests upon his shoulders;

                and he is named

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

                Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

HOPE –

Lamentations 3:24

"The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”

PEACE - 

Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understating, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

JOY –

Nehemiah 8:10

“…and do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

LOVE –

I John 3:18

Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.

“Father, today I celebrate the reality of Your presence in my life. I celebrate Your birth, Your life, Your death and Your resurrection. And as I celebrate, Lord, help me to be "God with skin on" to those in need around me. Open my eyes and let me see them as You see them! I love You. Happy birthday Jesus! In Jesus name, amen.” -  Mary Southerland, “Girlfriends in God”