Small but Great

Small but Great

Thursday, December 13, 2012

“Let it Snow Baby, Let it Reindeer”



Merry Christmas (almost)!!

‘Tis The Season! I LOVE Christmas time for several reasons. I LOVE presents (totally my love language). I LOVE having time off school (although this is one of the last Christmas breaks I will have… I have to be an adult soon with a real job… boo). I LOVE family and spending time with them. I LOVE Christmas music of all kinds (I love the classics, I love the cheesy pop versions, I love Christmas music that you can worship to, I love instrumental… I think you get it). And most importantly I LOVE what this time of year stands for.

Our savior was born… 

Last year God really opened my eyes to the fact that Jesus was born… to human parents… in a human way. I know it may seem simple, but if you really take time to think about it… man is it amazing. 

This “revelation” experience started a few years ago when I heard the song “I Celebrate The Day” by Reliant K (which is my absolute favorite Christmas song). Please take this time to listen to this song…  



Ok ok ok… So the song says “the first time that you opened your eyes did you realize that you would be my savior”. Mind. Blown. But after dwelling on this concept I have come to realization that no, this tiny infant was no different than you or I. Jesus had to hear his calling, he had to walk in the spirit, he had to fight temptation, AND mere humans raised him. STOP IT.

Can you imagine Mary and Joseph… oh hey, I just gave BIRTH to the savior of the world #NBD. The thought of humans (like you and I) having the responsibility of raising Jesus makes me seriously tear up. Like, how awesome and terrifying at the same time. I can’t imagine what that responsibility would feel like. But, God knew whom to call and he knew that they would raise HIS SON in a way that he would hear his calling, and walk in the spirit, and fight temptation, and save the world. But it started in a manger, with humans holding a very small, fragile, newborn baby with all the potential in the world. Wow. Justin Rizzo wrote a song called “Incarnation Song” and it is about this very thing (my second favorite Christmas song). I couldn't find this song anywhere on the interent to put in this blog. BUT you can buy it on iTunes and I strongly suggest that... Here is the chorus (the words in the whole song are extremely touching, but this part particularly):

“Your lying there so helpless, your lying there dependent, your lying there your unable to stand on your own. You’re unable to do anything at all. You are Lord, God made flesh. King of glory coming, crowned in lowliness. Christ is born, come to earth. God from everlasting was born a virgin birth”.

It’s EXTREMELY powerful. I think we see the powerful side of Jesus a lot (and I LOVE that part of Jesus, I’m all for justice and righteousness and miracles and all that cool stuff) but it really touches my heart to think that he was once fragile and couldn’t even speak… I think it helps us (at least me) to see the extreme human side of Jesus. It just makes it that much more real what he really did for us. Praise the Lord!

“I celebrate the day that you were born to die so someday I might pray for you to save my life… pray for you to save my life”.

Merry Christmas everyone! Dwell on this thought and be blessed this year! 

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Turkey, Pumpkins, & Thankfulness


   So, everyone has been doing the “thankful-a-day” posts on facebook and it has seriously warmed my little heart. It has also inspired this blog! So, if you are still reminiscing about November (although December is here and Christmas is just around the corner!!!) this one is for you J.

November 1: Thankful for life. Life that God gave me. Life at all.
November 2: Family. I have the best in the world. Mom, Dad, you rule. Erin, I stinkin love you so         much. AND I have amazing in-laws. BAM!
November 3: A husband that I found early in life to help me through everything and be a strong supporter, encourager, and all around man!
November 4: Susan and Kevin Morris The house we are living in for free!!!  You two are special and generous people. Everyone that I meet that knows you says that you two are some of the most compassionate, amazing people they know. Thank you for all you have done for us.
November 5: My job (making dreams come true). Although I am almost done with working at Davids Bridal, it has been a blessing to me and I have learned SO much.  
November 6: The right to vote (election day!)
November 7: Lamar MO. I love that town.  
November 8: Running!
November 9: Social media (keeping me connected with friends and family)
November 10: COFFEE (The fact that Tulsa has coffee shops)
November 11: Gods plan, cause mine is not as good as I think it is… ever.
November 12: America . I am grateful for my freedom and for those who have fought for it.
November 13: Shelby the stinkin dog
November 14: Oral Roberts University. I am beyond blessed to attend “the most joyful university in this or any parallel universe”.
November 15: Crafting
November 16: God’s word. It never ceases to touch my heart in different ways.
November 17: The seasons (every one is beautiful and has its perks)
November 18:Friends (old and new)
November 19: Free Time (cherish it!)
November 20: Frozen Yogurt
November 21: An amazing home church, Lamar Family Ministries Center (and pastors J) And amazing church away from home (destiny church)
November 22: Thanksgiving. A day dedicated to food and being thankful…  
November 23: Health. My family is healthy, Thank the Lord!  
November 24: High school football. I absolutely LOVE watching my lil bro and relatives play. State Champs back to back! :D
November 25: My past. Without my past I wouldn’t have been led to where I am today and I wouldn’t be able to help people they way I will be able to help them now. Would I make different decisions if I could? Yes. But I am thankful for grace and the ability to learn and move on.
November 26: Hope for the future
November 27: Presents! (giving and receiving)
November 28: My SEESTER (her birthday was this day. 18 Years old… stop it, too weird)
November 29: Perseverance (finals, end of semester, homesick, everyday struggles) Romans 5:3  
November 30: That I have so much to be thankful for, blessed!

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalm 100:4