December 24 2013

Christmas Eve Blessings

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour.” 
Luke 1:47

Only 1 more sleep and it is here – the long awaited Christmas Morning!
So blessed – so much to be thankful for:

Waking up and suddenly realizing it is Christmas Eve
Lopsided smile on the gingerbread soap dispenser in the bathroom
Comfy clothes
Cinnamon toast and tea
Christmas tree lights with breakfast
God’s Word
Puttering – no hurry
Advent devotions online -simple yet profound – truth
Santa hat on a precious baby with the most infectious smile, at the Post Office
Light and fluffy snowflakes
Table for 8 at Cora’s
Brunch with family
Nephews at one end making towers of jam and creamers
Nephew on this end – so grown up and handsome
Bright red nailpolish lighting up a sparkling new diamond
Brother’s hand on her shoulder -gentle
Sparkly owl on sissy’s t-shirt
Sissy’s profile familiar and comforting to my side
Hubby smiling across the table
Laughing, sharing, teasing, memories remembered and new ones being birthed
“remember when”….
It is enough, I am enough, we are enough
Hope, around this table, in the midst of the struggles and doubts and darkness – hope and love x 8
Free Fudge
Smiling former student offering Christmas hugs – shiny and polished, new and fresh and joyful in the work world
Christmas greetings from family and friends
Anticipation of Christmas Eve Service – Holy and Profound – The Gift!
Preparing for daugher and grandbabies to come and share with us, the joy of Christmas Eve and Christmas morning
Afternoon naps
Leggings and long red shirt and tall boots – it is who I am and its ok
“Laughter/Joy is oxygenated Grace”! (Ann Voskamp) – how true!

“And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.  And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.



For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men”
Luke 2:9-14




“And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots…And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.” Isaiah 11:1, 10





And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many 
shall rejoice at his birth.  Luke 1:14



Blessings upon Blessings upon you and your family this Christmas season – remembering the True Gift of Christmas – the Christ Child.

“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”
Matthew 2:11



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Posted December 24, 2013 by Laurie Hopkins in category "Uncategorized

2 COMMENTS :

  1. By John Hopkins on

    I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog. it is very uplifting. Sometimes life is a struggle but we walk by faith not by sight. Amen and amen

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  2. By John Hopkins on

    I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog. it is very uplifting. Sometimes life is a struggle but we walk by faith not by sight. Amen and amen

    Reply ↓

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