Christmas Magic

At Christmas Eve service I found myself experiencing a new feeling, a fresh understanding, and new found joy. My Lincoln was alertly observing all the carolers around us, feeling the faith in the air. So peaceful, so confident, so secure...so magical.

Lincoln is such a gift from God. Each child is...but as I experience him - uniquely him - my son...I realize he was perfectly crafted for me as Mom, for Grant as Dad and for earth in this time. Psalm 139:14 says I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. I love this. God carefully crafted my son.

And then we all worshiped...Silent Night...and I felt a unique connection with mother Mary. How much she loved her son, how Jesus immediately enlarged her life and love by His presence alone. Just a babe. Yet in the very moment when her life was rocked by this gift, the ANSWER FOR ALL was here. Jesus - Son of God - Immanuel - God With Us.

It was a magical, personal moment. A Christmas gift from God.

Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, holy night!
Son of God love's pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth