The Petals of Love

 ~~~ Isaiah 40:1-11 ~~~ Psalm 96 ~~~ Matthew 18:12-14 ~~~

 

 The joyful anticipation builds as we
get closer to the birth of the Messiah.
The whole earth will break forth in jubilation.
There will be rejoicing from all the ends of the earth.

There will be comfort...tenderness...
Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,
and all people shall see it together...

The 'Word' was made flesh and all things will be new.
The old will fade away and the doors of heaven will be opened wide.

...the word of our God stands forever.
Go up to the mountain top...cry out with joy...
Fear not...
Here is your God!

Let the excitement within ring out as loud as you can.
Tell everyone the Lord of heaven and earth is coming to save us all.

 

 

This is the time of the year when your sense of hospitality
goes farther than serving a warm meal. 

 Christmas is the time of the year when your joy is contagious.
Leave traces of this joy everywhere you walk.
Be patient, be courteous, be kind...be generous...
leave behind the petals of love.

One small petal of love can be what brings another person back to God.

 We may not be physically passing out flower petals
but we can leave his love.

Sing to the LORD; bless his name;
announce his salvation, day after day.

I pray Lord, allow me to bring just a single person
back to you this Christmas season.

I do not need confirmation, I just want to make this commitment today.
Allow me to be the voice of your Blessing
for someone today.