But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:22-23
I have spent the entire month encouraging you all to remember what this season is really about. I pray that I have been able, by God’s direction, to show you how much God loves you and what He is willing to do for you. I pray that you now have a better understanding of how you can receive the gifts God has for you and that you are encouraged to grow your relationship with Christ through studying the Word of God, praying more and reaching out to those less fortunate. It is my prayer that each of you will take a moment this holiday season to “THANK GOD” for all He has done for you and that you will enjoy the grace, mercy, love, peace and joy of being a child of God, not just on December 25th, but all year long.
Please remember those that have lost loved ones, those that are alone, those that are incarcerated, those that are addicted, those that are homeless and those that are being abused. But don’t forget those that you have wronged and those that have wronged you, those that you feel may not be doing what you want them to be doing, those that are not what you think they should be and those that are struggling to be themselves. Pray for those that don’t know Christ, those that are being persecuted for serving Christ, those in other countries and the ones that are hungry, living in substandard conditions and those that just want to be loved.
Make this holiday season one of concern for others and not just about you and your family. Make this holiday season one that is about LOVE! This holiday season share JESUS’ AMAZING LOVE!!!
On behalf of my family, we wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS. May the peace of God rest upon you and your family today and always.
God loves you and so do I,
Minister Deidra Bibb
