“For a child is born to us, a Son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

A Child Is Born

Thank you to everyone for reading my Christmas ponderings and reflections this month—and my sharing about special family Christmas decorations. When I started writing and sharing them, I didn’t realize how much they would mean to me. This is a tender month for me. Floyd wasn’t home with me the last five years, but I always went to the hospital and shared the season with him in various ways. This year I can’t do that. I am missing him profoundly.

Before the Christmas season started, I made the decision that I was going to enjoy the season—letting tender memories come when needed, and rejoicing in the fact that Floyd is with Jesus who we are celebrating. Sharing these updates has helped me along the way. I appreciate the words of love and encouragement I’ve received from many of you as you’ve read what I’ve shared. And thank you for your prayers. I’m so grateful!

A couple weeks ago a friend sent me a song—”Wonderful” by CAIN with Steven Curtis Chapman. I share it below. It has been resonating in my heart about who Jesus is to us in coming so long ago. The prophecy from Isaiah 9:6 was fulfilled in the manger in Bethlehem. “For a child is born to us, a Son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

One of the refrains from the song has been blessing my heart:

So let these gifts remind us
How Love came down to find us
Wonder of the ages
The life, the truth, the way
He is our
Wonderful
Counselor
The Mighty God, The Prince of Peace
Who’s strong enough to carry me
Immanuel
God with us
The One whose love will never end
Oh, Jesus you can make this season Wonderful

Jesus has been making my season wonderful in spite of loss and sadness. He carries my grief, and He ministers to my heart. He is truly the One who can make our season Wonderful, whatever we are facing. He is Immanuel—He’s with us! I’m so grateful.

We have lots of family Christmas photos taken through the years, because our family always loved to celebrate Christmas! One of my favorite photos is of “Floyd Lee,” as his mother called him. She gave me this photo that I share below. I framed it and usually put it out at Christmas. We worked out that he’s about five years old—look at those long legs he already had! And he already had the sweet smile he’s known for.

I’m rejoicing in our Wonderful Savior! I’m so thankful that Jesus came.

We bless You, Father, for sending Your Son to save us. You always do what we cannot do for ourselves. Amen.