God Is Bigger Than It All

Sometimes life can seem to get out of control. Problems seem to be bigger than we can handle. We feel like a drop in a bucket of water and that nothing we do can make any difference.

But we are wrong!

Look at the small yellow blocks tied to the big balloon. It is the stationary blocks that are controlling the  balloon. Oh yes, there is a little movement as the wind blows.  But overall that big guy is not going anywhere due to its anchoring.

And so it is with us.

When we are anchored to the Lord and His Word, there is no problem big enough that  we can't handle with Him.

He is our anchor our stronghold. 

The winds may come, even the hurricanes and we may be blown around somewhat.  But He whom we believe in is faithful and can be trusted.

PSALM 86:15 "You Oh Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness."

God bless,

Anna May

Christmas Gift for Jesus

Photo Credit: Heartlight.org 

What are you going to give Jesus for Christmas?  This is a question I asked my 7 year old granddaughter. With all the excitement she could muster, she said: 

"Oh how can I give something to Jesus?" 

I told her that whatever she did for someone else, if she did it because she loved Jesus that would be a gift to Him. She said: 

"Mommy and I baked pumpkin bread and we are going to give it to our neighbors.  Can that be my gift for Jesus?" 

I told her that if she  gave the pumpkin bread because she loved Jesus and wanted to share Him with her neighbors, that would be a great gift. She was so excited and said: 

"I will, I will do it for Jesus."

What are you giving Jesus this Christmas?


Are you as excited as my granddaughter is about the gift you are giving to Jesus this Christmas?
Matthew 25:35-36:

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.  I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."

Blessings,

Anna May

They listen but ...do they hear?

4 days before Christmas and the stores are so busy with shoppers.

As I was checking out there was a young lady about 28 working the register. She clearly did not want to be there. She was complaining about only receiving a $100.00 bonus instead of her usual $400.00. She wanted to be home with her children. She was tired, the baby was up all night and she still had so much to do to get ready for Christmas. She complained about the grumpy customers, her tired feet and she thought that management should have a heart and let the single moms off early. I told her that possibly the bonus was reduced because this store was opening another branch in a small town in California and perhaps my son might find employment there along with many others who have been out of work for so long. She was very unsympathic, she could not hear the message that she had so much to be grateful for.

• One person complains about what another is desperate for. 
• One who has, is often ungrateful, while one who needs is so appreciative. 
• One expects things to be given to her, while the other is cutting wood to keep his family warm. 

4 days before Christmas may we each be grateful for the cup that has been given to us.

John 18:11

 ¹¹ Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?”

Anna May