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Today is one of those mornings that I am having too many thoughts to get  clearly down on paper, or a screen as it is. Once again, it is Christmas time and I have friends going through major turmoil. I have been there, done that, and right at this moment, am thanking the Lord that for the most part, things are calm at the Browning house this year.

I have been on a journey this week, and it has spurred some new studying, not only looking inward, but to really have a better understanding of how I feel about our journey here on earth, predestination, and my part in what others believe as well. This is truly something I need to think about a lot, and study, before I really decide what to put down in words.

In the last 48 hours though, I have had more than one friend make comments that made me think of a blog post I wrote last year. I think the best thing for me to do is share that post again.

PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS FROM DECEMBER 10, 2016. (Link is below).

I wrote this because I myself am always searching for the "perfect" Christmas, and I think in this post, I made myself realize that the only thing that has ever been perfect about Christmas is Christ.

I needed it today, and looked back at it, and maybe someone else is needing it too. I know I have friends right now that can not wait to get 2017 in the books, and have a new starting point, this is for them too. I have a couple of friends right now dealing with some major disappointments on top of just recently losing a loved one, God knows their names, please keep them in your prayers.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Mary Did You Know?









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