christmas message from me to you. Merry Christmas

​Hello Everyone,

I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  This is a new beginning for all of us and I hope and pray that God continues to pour down His blessings on you.  The last couple of years we had to face many challenges but there was good in it all.  God gave us an opportunity to do a self-evaluation and learn what’s important in life.  Many of us may have lost loved ones or changed work environments but we had a chance to be home with family and practice humility by making ends meet with whatever we had.  We even had to be mindful that one day, we may not have toilet paper or paper towels.  Even though we’re still recovering from what has taken place, God never left our side.  He continues to show us HIS LOVE, GRACE AND MERCY.

It was sort of like a wake-up call to do a reality check and clearly see-through God’s lenses.  Life is about love; God is love and we should continue to share what God has given to us. It’s time to not hold grudges but rather forgive when others do us wrong and ask God to forgive us for our wrongdoing.  We all make mistakes and none of us are perfect so let’s not sweat the small stuff and be an example for God.  The good news is it’s never too late to begin again. Amen

The world needs love and each one of us is unique and has a reason to be here so in this coming new year, let’s be positive and not bring ourselves or others down but lift each other up so that we all can have hope and joy.  I don’t know what everyone is going through but please know that I love you very much and God will never leave you.

God has been teaching me patience and humility because it’s all about waiting on His call and accepting the simple things in life.  We all are on the same ship with the same mission set by God. It’s all about faith and trusting His guidance on our journey. The key to holding on to life is taking it one day at a time.  We don’t know what tomorrow may bring and we can’t take back yesterday but we can make today better. As you know, God is a wonderful God, but we have to continue to accept His grace so that we can serve more and have joy through it all each day.  When we can value the day, the hour and the moment, we’re better able to enjoy life and serve others.

I wanted to share my love and encourage everyone to continue to prosper and gain strength from God as well as have the courage to be that vessel for Him.  Let’s continue to pray for each other so that God can help us serve and know the importance of putting Him first.  In this coming new year, let’s stay positive so that we can allow our light to shine and be at peace in our days. Life is full of surprises and sometimes we get tired of being tired so it’s all about staying connected to God to avoid some of the stresses in life.  In John 15:5 God says, “I AM THE VINE, YOU ARE THE BRANCHES, WHOEVER REMAINS IN ME AND I IN HIM WILL BEAR MUCH FRUIT, BECAUSE WITHOUT ME YOU CAN DO NOTHING.” This is why it’s best to work towards staying connected to the vine this coming year so that we can make a difference in the world to help one another.

I can’t help but to think about how God has given me many chances despite my struggles and faults.  My message to you is to have GRATITUTE AND LOVE so that we’re not divided amongst each other but instead have unity to build the Body of Christ.   (Let’s not lose sight of God’s mission).  
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I love you very much and always know that God is present in our lives.  Give God all of your burdens and He will give you rest.  Again, Merry Christmas and I hope and pray that you have a happy and blessed New Year.  Love always, Veronica 

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Amen and Thank You Lord