Little Children Are So Fresh From Heaven

Today Ashton and I were talking about Jesus after saying a blessing on our lunch. He asked me if Jesus was in the sky and I told him that heaven was probably somewhere above the sky. He asked if Jesus liked it when he was nice and I said that when he was nice that Jesus was happy.

Then he said to me "I miss Jesus." I told him that I miss Him too. He bowed his head and he got that look like he was about to cry and he said "I really miss Jesus. I feel like I could cry." And it did look like he might cry.

Sometimes when he acts like a three year old and prays with a cup in his mouth while gurgling milk I wonder if he understands anything that I am trying to teach him. Then there are these glimpses of who Ashton really is, there is no doubt in my mind that Heavenly Father saved His most exceptional children for this time when Satan would be the strongest. At this moment I feel so grateful for the opportunity that I have to spend time with this precious little guy.

Jesus is Better than Santa

Santa lives at the North Pole.

JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh

JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year

JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies

JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited

JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.

You have to stand in line to see Santa

JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap

JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"

JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly

JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO

JESUS offers health, help and hope.

Santa says "You better not cry"

JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you".

Santa's little helpers make toys

JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but

JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree

JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

It's obvious there is really no comparison.

We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.

We need to put Christ back in Christmas.

Jesus is still the reason for the season.

Learning to Trust in The Lord

Today I read Mormon 9 for my morning scripture study, I know that I was meant to read this chapter today. It reminds me that our God is a God of miracles. I really needed this reminder today.

In verses 11, 15 and 19:
"But behold, I will show unto you a God of miracles, even the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob; and it is that same God who created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are.

And now, O all ye that have imagined up unto yourselves a god who can do no miracles, I would ask of you, have all these things passed, of which I have spoken? Has the end come yet? Behold I say unto you, Nay; and God has not ceased to be a God of miracles.

And if there were miracles wrought then, why has God ceased to be a God of miracles and yet be an unchangeable Being? And behold, I say unto you he changeth not; if so he would cease to be God; and he ceaseth not to be God, and is a God of miracles."

I was in the temple this morning and I know that Heavenly Father is a God of miracles. I felt a reassurance that no matter what challenges and trials that we will go through if we look; we will see the miracles. It is so comforting to know that He hasn't changed, there were miracles wrought by the apostles of old and miracles still happen. I am so happy that I can still expect miracles.

Then in verses 21 and 27:
"Behold, I say unto you that whoso believeth in Christ, doubting nothing, whatsoever he shall ask the Father in the name of Christ it shall be granted him; and this promise is unto all, even unto the ends of the earth.

O then despise not, and wonder not, but hearken unto the words of the Lord, and ask the Father in the name of Jesus for what things soever ye shall stand in need. Doubt not, but be believing, and begin as in times of old, and come unto the Lord with all your heart, and work out your own salvation with fear and trembling before him."

This was another excellent reminder for me. I need to continue to petition the Lord, I know that He hears my prayers, I need to believe that He will answer them in His own time frame. I just feel comforted today, I know that the Lord is aware of all of us and all of our needs. I hope that this holiday season that I may be an angel for someone in need. The Lord has given me so much I really am so grateful.