My Reflections

12/23/2024

Today was kind of busy. I had to take my roommate to the dr. Then we had to get medicine from the pharmacy and go to the store. The line was crazy long at the checkout. Then I had some work to do around the house. I am tired and glad today is over. Now for the holiday. I am feeling like a scrooge this year. I am sorry. I will be so glad when this holiday is over with. I am just going through some personal emotional stuff right now and am having a hard time with it this year. I am still trying to make the most of it though.

I did get a blessing at the grocery store though. I had given the cashier the last of my money to cover my bill, and the lady behind me gave me a $20 bill and wished me a Merry Christmas. God has still blessed me this year regardless of how I am feeling. He knows my heart. I did get a couple of gifts this year when I didn't expect any, so I can't really complain. I am just missing my immediate family dearly this year. I feel like a lost puppy dog. I will be okay eventually.

My roommate, her brother, and I plan to have a little cake and ice cream for Christmas and have a little birthday party for Jesus. I would rather celebrate Jesus any way. I actually love this idea as opposed to exchanging gifts between us.

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Take UP Your Cross

Blog Prompt: Do you take your faith and the faith of others into consideration when consuming media? (TV, movies, music, podcasts, books, etc.) Write about this in your blog entry for today.


Answer: When I am with other people, I try to take that into consideration. When I am on my own, I like to form my own opinions about things so I may or may not watch something questionable or controversial to others. My faith is always in the back of my mind at least and I do make decisions based upon it. However, I can't say that I fit the mold of what others think. I will watch documentaries or read material about other faiths and such to educate myself about them.

This last story that I wrote for nano was a different type than I am used to. I tried to keep religious references out of it and that was difficult for me to do because it is a very big part of my life. I learned from the experience.


Prayer prompt: That the church would look different from the world. That it truly be the light of the world, drawing sinners like ourselves to it so that they can meet with Jesus, the Savior of their souls.

Dear God,
Please, let the church lead others to the true light of the world. Let the church look more like you than the world. Let them lead others to yourself and truly introduce Jesus to sinners.
In Christ's name,
Amen

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Blogging Circle of Friends Prompt Forum  (E) This is the forum where blog prompts will be posted for the Blogging Circle of Friends. #1901904 by Lyn's a Witchy Woman

What is your number 1 goal for 2025?

To take better care of myself is my number 1 priority for 2025. When you are a caregiver, it is easy to neglect yourself. I have done that a bit this year and it shows. It's time I care about myself and my own health as much as I care about other people's or I won't be able to take care of others.

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Prompt: Gifts

Do you believe some gifts, like a Christmas gift, can have the power to bring out the best in their receivers? And what kinds of gifts can do that?

I think some gifts can bring out the best in their receivers. The gift of Christ and Salvation to the world is a very good example of this. I think gifts should always aim to improve or bring out the good in people.