Laughter and joy
Around the table
Opened boxes
Opened smiles
Crumpled wrap
Upon the floor
Silent house
Barren tree
Now empty chairs
Of those who passed
Vacant address
Empty box
Memories remain
Under the tree
A gift given
Long ago
This morning Lord I pray for those who will experience a first Christmas without a loved one. May they find comfort in you dear Lord and in those who gather with them. I pray your peace would envelope them in their grief. In my tears, as I miss my loved ones, I pray they would know there is shared grief — that they would know they are not alone. May they feel your presence dear Lord in a powerful way. May we find strength for the new year in you dear Lord. Birth within us a deeper faith. In the midst of our tears may we celebrate the eternal hope born in a humble stable. May we sing a new song of praise.
I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear And will trust in the LORD. – Psalm 40:1-3 (NASB)
Praying for you this Christmas without your mother. Wishing you blessings in the days to come…
Thank you so much. Christmas blessings to you.
Joining you in prayer for those who lost loved ones; especially I pray for you in the loss of your mother.
Thank you! Blessings.
Beautiful 🥰❤️
Blessings.
Thank you, CG. Christmas has been harder to celebrate since my mother died. Yet there are so many good memories. May God comfort you in this first Christmas without your mother. Blessings!
Thank you. May you also be comforted. Blessings to you this Christmas!