The 17th JOY of Christmas...J is for Jesus

What can I say, "J" is for Jesus and it is Jesus that brings JOY to the world.

JOY is following the shepherd and belonging to his flock.

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The Candy Cane symbolizes the Shepherd's Crook. It was used to keep the sheep from straying from the fold. Jesus is the Shepherd gathering His sheep. Turn the Candy Cane upside down and the staff makes the letter "J," to remind us of our Shepherd and to the flock in which we belong.

The 15th JOY of Christmas...I Believe!

JOY is believing...believing in the Magic of Christmas...believing of Christmas Miracles...believing in the Savior...believing that with God nothing is impossible. It is true I BELIEVE!

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"And whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it is given unto you..."
3 Nephi 18:20

The 5th JOY of Christmas...Dear Santa

Dear Santa, Oh how I wish I could fulfill Noah's Christmas Wishes. JOY will come in trying. JOY is reading Noah's letter to Santa. JOY is knowing that he thought of me in his letter to Santa. Dear Santa, It is a Christmas Miracle that I am in need of this year. Please, please remember...

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Santa Claus became known for his generosity to the poor. He devoted his life to Christianity and Children. He is the Magic of Christmas which comes through our own emulation of this awesome Legend.

Somewhere Out There

I am in desperate need of a great miracle, but I will be grateful for the small ones that let me know God is aware of my heart. I was missing a student's test. I said a prayer and was directed to another student's backpack. I noticed my camera battery was missing and I had searched everywhere but to no avail. I said a prayer and Rick found it. Noah had misplaced his DS cover. I had been completely through his room and nothing. I said a prayer and then checked one more place that brought me in view of his case. I know He is out there. I know He is aware of me and my exact circumstances. I know He can do miracles and He has a plan for me. I know He will see me through this trial. I just do not understand it right now, but I will say a prayer.

Courage

July 6, 2011
I told Rick I was done showing the home. It was difficult to see their reactions and not be able to answer their questions. Rick told me that someone was coming to see the home at 6:00. I was prepared to let them walk through the home on their own. Instead I was greeted by a wonderful, beautiful, and honest family.

JOY is having the courage to try one more time.


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Miracles

Never in my life have I needed MIRACLES like I do now. I think I am what gets in the way of my miracles...No doubt, I know the Lord can do all things. It is my lack of faith in myself...that I will allow those miracles to happen. I know the Lord can help me in my unbelief.

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I can find JOY when I allow miracles to happen.

Tests in Life

I love the quote, "TODAY'S TEST IS TOMORROW'S TESTIMONY."

I find JOY in knowing there is a tremendous amount of growth that results from overcoming challenges. I can hardly wait to see what this one brings.

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