REAL JOY AT CHRISTMAS…and all year long

The real joy of Christmas is when we make the Savior the focus of the season—and all year long. It’s not how much we can accomplish, how busy we can be, or how great the festivities. It’s about the gift we can give Jesus all year long—our heart. 

It’s about sharing Him all year long—in the simple things, in conversations, and in showing love to family, friends, and people we meet. It’s about visiting the sick, encouraging a friend or stranger, and in taking the time to get to know the heart of a person instead of judging and assuming from a distance. There is always something you don’t know in every situation.

It’s about encouraging a family in the loss of a loved one, walking beside those we love—in sickness, in health, or in crisis…being like Jesus to all we meet. 

God sent His son—Jesus—who came down from heaven, was born in a stable, cradled in a manger, reshaped the thinking of the world, and established Father God’s kingdom. He was crucified on a cross, raised from the dead, is now seated in Heaven, and is coming back again!

He is God and He keeps His promises. He always has and always will. Jesus is the One who looks at the world and is more interested in people than in things. He is the One who wants to captivate the heart and soul of every human being.

May you reflect on the real meaning of Christmas—the birth of our Savior—the redeemer of all mankind—and the coming restoration of all things. HE is LORD over all!

Christmas is about JOY—because a Savior has been born! We have the gift of eternal life through receiving Jesus Christ as Lord.

It’s not about parties and presents. It’s about our pardon through Jesus Christ as Lord, and people in need of Him. He paid the price in full, once and for all. 

My prayer is that you will experience the Spirit of Christmas—Christ in your heart—and the joy that overflows the hearts of all who truly know Him. He wants to bless you beyond your wildest imagination and greatest need. 

It’s not about always having a huge smile planted on your face—it’s about walking through seasons in life—even through adversity, but you know HE is in control. He is Lord of all lords, King of all kings, and He is coming back again. Until He does—we choose joy—and we worship Him! 

Jesus is the greatest gift of all! He wants us to go out into a world that is in great need of Him—love the unloveable and throughout any regular day, we somehow point people to Him. 

We have a Savior who has forgiven us. We have a Messiah who keeps His promises. We have a Lord who directs us in the way we ought to go in life. We have someone who will protect us along life’s way, and someone who will welcome us to Heaven one day. What reason to have great joy! 

We have joy, forgiveness, and hope for a future—because of Jesus Christ. 

Merry Christmas!

Deborah Starczewski

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God’s Priceless Treasure (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed and Know Your Purpose)…..learn how to move from drama to destiny, a mess to a message, pain to praise, and trials to triumph.

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…the full account of how God raised my husband from death, and healed him from two strokes, and two open heart surgeries. Jesus is alive. This book will give you hope and encouragement to believe God for anything and anyone.

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