I started my Christmas cards yesterday. I do it every year. I'm always afraid I'll send cards to someone who really hates feeling pressured to send one back. I don't want to impose more unwanted Christmas stress on my friends and family. But I really enjoy hearing from all the special friends and my family and knowing that they're doing well. I love sending them a little note, when I've got the time, to remind them that we are all doing well and we are thinking of them and what they mean to us, still.
As usual, my cards have a manger scene. I especially like the cards that show baby Jesus surrounded by all the animals in the stable. I'm afraid this year, they're a little different. Some only have one little lamb and others have all the main characters of the nativity depicted with sheep, except for baby Jesus.
Today's Upperroom scripture is from Psalms 4. It's really beautiful and I especially enjoyed the line, "Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord."
But, I'm reminded of Psalm 23, "The Lord is My Shepherd" this morning. We are so blessed to have Him watching over and protecting us, as a shepherd protects his flock.
When I consider the significance of our God and Father as our shepherd, I'm pleased that my cards include the lambs and sheep. We need to remember that we need Him, because like sheep, we don't always understand what's best for us. We need our shepherd to guide and protect us in this world. If we follow his gentle guidance surely goodness and love will follow us all the days of our lives, and we will dwell in His house forever.
Speaking of shepherding, two of my own little lambs, Riff and Roy, needed guidance this morning. They chose this first morning in the teens to run across the street and terrorize the horses as they ate their breakfast of hay. I hope my neighbors didn't witness the spectacle when I "gently guided" my little lambs back home.
I hope you have a great day and keep warm. luv, Susan
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