We tend to think we need to make headlines to make a difference in our surroundings.  The truth is we would be amazed if we could see how much is accomplished in the spirit-realm by prayer. There is great muscle in Word-based prayers in the name of Jesus.  They allow God to put fire in our steps each day.

Fire in Your Steps

Put fire in your steps, catch the world aflame;
Demons will flee as God’s Word is proclaimed.
March to the tune of Salvation; every step of faith,
God’s love and favor demonstrates.
Blessed are the feet of those that the Word speaks clear.
In Jesus’ name mountains disappear.
With fire in your steps the heart and mind agree,
You will walk forward in victory.
There are no lasting concerns, for the One that your life directs,
Clearly is ahead revealing His steps.
Walk on, all that truly hear this word this day;
Know there is fire in your step when you pray.
The Holy Spirit is the Flame-maker, in the lamp within,
The oil that is needed comes from Him.
Do not fear tomorrow’s trouble destroys you for you see;
God fights fire with fire; His strength is all you need.

Philippians 4:12
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Psalms 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.

Have a good Christmas.

From the hand should come assistance, from the heart… concern
From the eyes… a light of love should burn
From the mouth…. praise and worship, and words that uplift
The life of the child of God is a gift
A gift worth more than they know
For they were bought by Love that God bestowed
Man is a gift to man if within is God’s Son
Because of his contents… he a gift becomes
Do not withhold kindness, always share your life
Give of your self,  as you practice self sacrifice
Always do the good work, never put the good thought aside
By actions you prove to the dying world Who lives inside
Your willing heart and hands can do great service for the King
Your kind words and singled eye will a great harvest bring
Reach out and touch someone in Jesus’ name
For by your faithful service, you’ve a gift became
A lovely gift valued both by man and God above
A lovely gift filled with God’s own sweet love

John 20:21
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

            There is a lot more to Christmas than getting and receiving presents.  I believe it is a holy time to give praise to God, to marvel the miracle of a virgin birth, to remember why Jesus came to earth, and to acknowledge all the blessings we have received. 

The Spirit of Christmas

Gathered around the tree on Christmas morn,
To celebrate Christ on earth was born.
Gifts are shared far and wide across the lands.
But what we really need to understand;
Jesus is the greatest gift offered on a tree,
He is the eternal-gift the wise will receive.
Songs of good cheer are shared by some.
And melodies of praise lift to glorify God’s Son.
The lights of wonder in children’s eyes are a delight to behold;
As the true meaning of Christmas-time is retold.
In wonder the innocent delight in the manger-birth;
With hearts open they believe God came to earth.
Gathered lovingly together many God’s great love perceives.
Then the Spirit of Christmas is by them received.

Psalms 92:1-4
It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp,
to the melody of the lyre. For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;
at the works of your hands I sing for joy.

Christmas-time is almost everyone’s favorite time of year; but there are many that truly are sad and unhappy at the prospect of our approaching holiday.  We tend to get caught up with our preconceived ideas of what our opinion Christmas-time is.  To many it is mostly a special opportunity to get together with those we love.  To others it is a day to give and receive gifts. To many Christmas means parties: socializing with friends, family, or those we work with. The definition of Christmas means food, fun, love, and giving.  Yet Christmas-time ushers in a sort of depression for some, with an intense missing of someone that is no longer around and it is handled by pushing the importance of the Christmas holiday aside. Christmastime can be and is all stated above and more.  Christmas is a time of remembering.   A holy reminder of a miraculous birth that was a gift bestowed upon us from our Father in heaven.  A gift that was provision sent for us to be able to spend eternity with a God of such love.  It will take eternity to understand how low He had to go to help us reach as high as He desires us to go.

Christ in Christmas Kept Alive

Bright lighted trees line the streets with good cheer,
Signs of good tidings with festive music for the ears.
Both child and adult can clearly see,
That the joy of Christmas-day is fast approaching.
There are songs about Santa, reindeer and sleds in the snow,
And some lively tunes of the joys of mistletoe.
You may hear every once and awhile,
The Christmas story of the virgin mother and child.
You may see an image of babe in a manger- frozen in time past,
To remind of Christmas’ real reason as you in wonder look back.
Sweet little children will only learn of the Holy virgin birth,
And about the Savior that left heaven to be born on earth;
From caring parents and others that faithfully of Christ testify.
Christmas-times real reason is only then kept alive!

Deuteronomy 6:7
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

            I did not know my biological father; and I had a dysfunctional relationship with my step-fathers.  It was very difficult to imagine a loving, compassionate heavenly Father.  I never thought I could relate to the intimate term “daddy,” let alone “Daddy-God.” One day it was revealed to my seeking heart a Father’s love so great that He sent to earth His Son to rescue all that would believe on the name of Jesus.  Now I am thrilled to run to Him with my every need and concern.

Daddy God

Our Father in heaven, great and mighty your name.
I desire Your will done on earth and in heaven the same.
My prayers lift for provisions for my life,
And for forgiveness when I do not do what is right.
I need Your help Lord to forgive other’s too;
And not to be tempted to disobey You.
You are protector and deliverer of my soul.
You are most holy and most high in full control.
You are my daddy God that is always close by,
And that comforts me when my heart cries.
You kiss my aching soul and breathes in me new life.
You are my daddy-God that my battles fight.
You teach me with patient, loving-sounds.
You present me with special treasures left to be found.
You lavish me with blessing too many to count.
A forever storehouse is filled; so great is the amount.
My Daddy-God says I am the apple of His eye.
I say He means so much to me my words cannot reach that high.

Galatians 4:6-7
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts,
crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son,
then an heir of God through Christ.