As I sit in have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I see that a couple of my neighbors already have their Christmas trees out on the curb.  I want to tell them that Christmas is not over yet, that the Christmas season ends with the Epiphany.  So, we need to change our thinking about Christmas; it is not over, it has really just begun.  It is easy to fall into the idea of a secular Christmas where it’s all about the presents and the parties, and then, finally to say “Im glad it’s over.”  That is no way to welcome the birth of Christ.  The celebration needs to continue.  

The tree may be dry, and some of the lights burned out, but it’s time to reflect on the Nativity.   The hoopla is over; now it is time to get into the true spirit of Christmas.  

Today, we need to start thinking about the new year, how we are going to bring positive energy, joy, peace, and love into the world, and how we are going to REFOCUS, RECONNECT and RENEW!  Have a blessed day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the song that woke me up this morning.  The song was “LEAN ON ME” by Bill Withers.  That should be the theme song for our relationship with Jesus.     I reflected on the many times I have actually leaned on HIM, and HE was always there to carry me through.

It doesn’t matter if we’re going through a difficult time or if everything is wonderful, all we must do is lean on HIM.  In difficult times, with natural disasters, political upheaval, disease, and economic crisis, all of our world need to lean on HIM!

Today, as I am beginning my day, I just had Alexa play it again.  “LEAN ON ME.”  And I just picture Jesus standing there with open arms saying, “Lean on ME…that is all you need!”  Today I’m going to accept the grace that comes with leaning on and trusting in HIM. 

Have a great day and don’t forget to lean on Jesus.  And if you need to, you can fall into HIS arms!