"Asleep" in a Manger. . . . . . . .

do you ever feel as if you just need a soft place to rest your head?

a safe shelter?

i think we all probably take shelter for granted sometimes.

i know i do.

but this little guy knew a soft, safe place to rest his head

when he saw it.

here's the story. . . .

they say dogs are very instinctual.

and this homeless dog instinctively knew to curl up in the
 safest place he found. 

the place he found to rest was in a manger scene, 

set up in a church courtyard

in a small town in Brazil.

when he was found the next morning, 

no one had the heart to move him. 

"All creatures great and small. . . . . . .

the Lord God made them all".

i don't think you need to be as big a dog lover as i am to see the
sweetness and innocence in this.
i certainly hope i didn't offend anyone.
although, i'm not sure how i could, but if i did, i didn't mean to.
i simply think that a poor, homeless dog. . . . . . .
looking for a safe place to rest his head. . . . .
found the perfect place.

i hope and pray this Christmas season
that you will always find that soft, safe place
with our savior, Christ the Lord.

xoxo
Suzanne

A Christmas Love Letter...

 

Dear Child of Mine,

I see you sitting there...tired, stressed, worn out and empty.

Another year has used you up.

You sometimes feel happy...and you sometimes feel helpless,

like a baby.

That's okay.

I know all about being a baby.

I was born one for you many years ago. 

 I know the ache you feel to be held and loved,

and that is why I came.

I knew you would be sitting there in the future, 

praying and asking me to hold you...

and I am, dear one.  

I am holding you.

Let me give you a special Christmas gift of love

as I breathe new life into the center of your soul.

Do you know that I think of you every moment of every day?

I watch you as you go through your day.

I watch you with the children I gave you and i know how badly

you feel when you get frustrated and lose your temper.

I forgive you, my child, just as you forgive your children when they make 

a mistake.

I'm so proud of you and how you followed me when I asked.

Your sacrifices say that you love me.

I know all about sacrifices.

I left everything that was mine when I came from heaven.

I know how you feel when the Father asks so much of you.

Look at me, my child.  You may feel beat up, but do you know that

you are still beautiful? 

I see that smile.  

Yes, you're still as beautiful as the day I created you.

I love who you are and I'm whispering your name.

Can you hear me?

Remember, my child, this is not your home.

You really belong here with me in heaven,

but I want you where you are now,

to love the friends and family I gave you.

Don't give up.

Don't despair.

Trust me.

I won't let you down.

Every promise I've made is true, and someday,

I'm coming back for you.

For now, rest in my love.

Tonight...and tomorrow when you wake up, 

I'll be here watching over you.  

I love you.

Merry Christmas..

And thank you for celebrating my birthday:)

(Merry Christmas, my friends!

 i received a letter in my email this morning.

it was a devotional for homeschooling moms.

talk about a WINK from God!

it got me thinking how we ALL need a love letter like this,

especially those struggling right now.

so i re-wrote it...from me to you.)

XOXOXOXOX

Suzanne