Blessings

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                 Merry Christmas!  I am grateful to God for His steadfast love, and I am enjoying this season of celebrating the birth of our Savior!
                 Truly there is much to be thankful for in this past month. One particular blessing for which I am thankful is that of continued ministry here at TX State and college campuses all over south Texas.  My heart continues to ache for these students to learn of our Savior and know Him personally.  Over a thousand students in South Texas have heard the gospel this fall- Praise God!
                  Another blessing this month was being able to go on vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with my friend Karen.  My sweet friend asked if I would join her, after originally saying no because of money and timing, my friend graciously provided for me! I know the Lord knew I needed to get away for some much needed rest so he took care of the expenses through my friend’s generosity.
                  The Lord just keeps on blessing me and has provided me with a nice road bike through some very dear friends.  This will be so nice to use in San Marcos to get to the Cru office, TX State campus, and long bike rides with students.
                  God truly is the greatest giver of all.  I am overwhelmed with joy of His many blessings in my life.  After many months of praying and having others come alongside me in prayer for a much needed new car, the Lord has blessed me through some amazing folks that have come together and bought me a 2011 Toyota RAV4.

--> I am overwhelmed with joy of God’s love for me.  I do not see myself as very different from the disciples, especially Peter. I fail, betray and disappoint Christ every day. I can’t stay awake or focused long enough to give Him all the adoration He deserves. Yet, He still died for me.  And ultimately, His love for me brings Him the absolute glory because it’s not about me and how deserving of His love I am, rather, it’s about His choice to love me. It’s about what He did on the cross. It’s His life, not mine.  For that, I am overwhelmed.  Thank you God for blessing me much more than I deserve.   Many days when I stop to think about it, I cry to the Lord for feelings that I don’t deserve it all. However, my good friend reminded me that He has determined by His actions that I DO "deserve" His love, therefore who am I to say I don't?  Do I have a better sense of justice and mercy than He does?…of course not! So my conclusion is to say, "Thank you Lord for blessing me and loving me as you see fit!”  His love for us does bring Him glory but it also brings Him great pleasure.  

          May you have a blessed Christmas as you celebrate our Savior’s birth.

                  “From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.” John 1:16