Am I ready?… I think so…
People ask , “Are you ready for Christmas?” … My immediate thought is …
Yes, I’ve bought presents 
for who was on my list… and they are wrapped… and under the tree…
Yes, I have most of the food 
I’m going to prepare…
Yes, the house is clean
… and extra dusting and sweeping has been done…
Yes, my personal hand-made gifts 
have been mailed or given…
Yes, the decorations 
got up early…
Yes, phone calls 
and connecting to those out-of-town have been made…
and YES, I do remember WHY we are celebrating…
It’s my Jesus’ Birthday!..
Isn’t it wonderful that our Lord has shared his Birthday 
with us!…
His birthday has brought Santa Claus 
for the young children… like the JOY in our hearts when He enters…
The gift giving…
like Him… that is our gift from God… Our Heavenly Father!…
The beautiful Lights! 
… like Him… that has brought Light to a sinful world for whoever wants to Believe!…
The LOVE 
that is bestowed on family members and friends… like His Love that was given through His sacrifice…
Special Hand-made foods and presents 
… that we cook and make with thoughts of the people who will receive them… like Him… who listens to our Prayers that we lift up to Him… with a yearning heart…
Our Homes 
that are so festive… Waiting for friends and family to enter… like Heaven‘s Gates standing wide open for all who want Everlasting Life…
Our calls we make… our cards 
we send… our hugs and kisses we love to give and receive… like the open line of communication that is there with our Lord… if we just take the time to bend our heads and knees in prayer…
The wonderful dinners
that are prepared for the festivities we partake in… like the Dinner and Place that has been prepared for us in Heaven…
Yes… I think “I’m Ready!”… Are you?
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I’m ready for the real reason, but not so much for the cooking and presents. And the house isn’t clean. And I don’t have very many decorations. But I’m thinking that it is alright. Jesus will come as a babe. The only place I really need to clean and make ready is my heart. Merry Christmas to you!
Thanks…and a Merry Christmas to you too…
A note of thanks for linking my blog – Carrie’s Bench! May your Christmas be filled with all God’s blessings and love.
thank you…
Merry Christmas Marilyn!
I’ve “been ready” for a long time.
Love you!
Merry Christmas to you and your family…Love you back!…mkg
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Eliz
I think I hear music!…
Have a wonderful holiday!!!! woo woo woo!
thank you!
Ooh, I was only ready because I did a very pared down holiday! This was an off year…out of town, as I posted about…not easy in some ways, but easy as far as prep. Glad your holiday was on track and well done! ~ Sheila
Yes, did good this year…We cut back…without undoing traditions…and IT WORKED!…and we all we so pleased!…Did you see your baby boy???