Merry Christmas....

Merry Christmas everyone! I am thankful for those who come to "thewalk" and follow me on my journey in this life. I am blessed to be following Jesus and to have such awesome people in my life to help me, encourage me and to pray for me. I thank each and every one of you. For me, Christmas is more about celebrating what Jesus has done for us and not so much about the presents. It means a lot to me to share my life and my heart with others and I fully enjoyed our time together with my family this morning opening gifts, having a few moments with my girls and then some time with another sweet and dear family for most of the day. I am thankful for that time together today and all the phone calls and text messages from everyone. Lord as I sit and take a moment to thank you and celebrate your birthday - I am humbled by what you are doing in my life. Last night on stage for our Christmas Eve service will be a milestone to look back on and see the steps I am taking with you. A few years ago I would never have been able to close such a special service like that down in prayer but today I am able to do that. I thank You for where my heart is Lord and as I continue to focus this day on others ... I become smaller and you become bigger. That is for me Lord where I need to have my focus. Thank You with all I have.

I will share Luke 2: today because God sent His son for all of us... not just for me, your neighbor or even for you. He sent Jesus for all people and from all walks of life. Celebrating You today Jesus. May we each live our lives to honor and bring you praise. Thank you for each of the blessings and gifts shared today.
Luke 2
The Birth of Jesus
1-5About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David's town, for the census. As a descendant of David, he had to go there. He went with Mary, his fiancée, who was pregnant.
6-7While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room in the hostel.
An Event for Everyone
8-12There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God's angel stood among them and God's glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger."
13-14At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.
15-18As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. "Let's get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us." They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the sheepherders were impressed.
19-20Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. The sheepherders returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. It turned out exactly the way they'd been told!

Merry Christmas everyone!
With love and peace,
Lonnie Carol and Kyle