Faithful Friday

I think now more than ever, we need hope and light to see us through. I am praying constantly for calmness and to not worry about things I cannot control, for my friends, my family, my co-workers and anyone else who I think could use some uplifting. I pray for calmness in the world- I feel as if it is so unsettled and nothing has really helped. I pray for us to find the true meaning of this year- to find out what is really truly important to you and what is not. Prayer seems to be the one thing that has kept me calm in the last few month. My anxiety has been really good-besides so hiccups here and there. Knowing there is something I can turn to in these hard times. 

Christmas is such a special time of the year not just because of all the holiday activities and perfect photos, its a time to reflect on the why- why do we celebrate Christmas and what does it actually mean? It restores our wonder and joy in life and reminds us that we are not perfect. We try to be perfect but things happen, things fall apart and messes are made. We are humans, and things fall apart. 

Knowing that Jesus was born for a specific purpose in the world and he fulfilled that purpose; we all are here for a purpose too. While we might not know exactly what that purpose is at this time, you have to have faith that you are a really important piece of the bigger picture. You were made for a reason, every single part of you.

This holiday season, keep the faith in hope and joy. Focus on the good that is here this Christmas and cherish each moment you have. Pray in these times for faithfulness and for direction. Pray for joyfulness in a this crazy world we live in. 

[[When they saw the star, they rejoiced. Matthew 2:10]]

I am linking up with Andrea and Erika today. 

-gabrielle

PS. Did you miss this weeks posts? WGJ: Christmas Edition /// Adventures of Christmas Past