Christmas

Journal entry by  — Dec 29, 2017
The real reason we celebrate Christmas is all about Jesus. It’s not the presents, decorations, food, or even getting together with family. Though, those things are fun and it’s nice to snuggle in with those you love to share in the special season. It’s really about the birth of our Savior. Without God sending His Son to earth born as a baby we would have no way to eternal life with our Heavenly Father. The scriptures say, “I am the way, the truth, and the life no one knew comes to the Father except through Me.” Jesus had to be born, die, be buried, and rise again. That was His plan to save us who choose Him. Because of His great sacrifice on the cross we can be forgiven and have a relationship directly with God.
In no way does my own son compare to the Lord Himself, but I feel a small piece of Logan going home early was a sacrifice for us. We got to have him for only 13 years, we couldn’t help but love him, he shared Jesus w others, and then was gone. In that God knew exactly what He was doing. Because of Logan’s love for God others came to Christ. I believe people’s lives were changed for the better because he was here. If any changes trickled into your homes and lives don’t let his passing be in vain. Let those changes be a permanent reminder tattooed on your heart. A reminder that what we do here matters. If we are seeking the Lords direction the plan can not fail. No matter how old you are God can and will use you. People are brought into our lives for a reason. Just love them and let God work through you to invest into their lives and capture their hearts. Every interaction means something.
We are forever changed. Logan’s absence is felt every day all day. I won’t let what God did through him be for nothing. I will tell his story in hopes of someone’s life being altered in such a way that they can only look to God for answers, strength, and that their hearts would haves such a longing for God that they realize they can’t live without Him.
Be open to God using you to love on people and bless them. Don’t miss those opportunities because you are too busy. A few moments of your time can make a difference in someone’s day or life. I guess it all comes down to loving others as God has loved you. Love and hugs, Ann