12.23.2010

Jesus Prince of Peace


"The people who walk in darkness
      will see a great light.
   For those who live in a land of deep darkness,
      a light will shine...

 For a child is born to us,
      a son is given to us.
   The government will rest on his shoulders.
      And he will be called:
   Wonderful Counselor
Mighty God,
      Everlasting Father
Prince of Peace."

                           ~Isaiah 9: 2, 6

Dearest Jesus,

You offer me peace.

In the last minute hustle of christmas shopping.  
When clerks are rude and customers are rowdy.  
In the frantic holiday baking and the merry present making.  
When my house is a mess and my sinus is dripping. 

You offer me peace.

In my mad dash of wrapping and secretive stashing.
When my kids eat all the sugar cookies and are driving me batty.
Through stubborn winter colds and piles of dirty clothes.
When the husband works late and the babies stay awake.

You offer me peace.

Hands held out, Your gift to me.

And I receive you with joy.

My Prince.

My Peace.


13 comments:

More Than Words said...

Great post!! He is the Prince of Peace!!!

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Unknown said...

Beautifully written:-) and amen to that!

Merry Christmas!!

PaisleyJade said...

Beautiful!!!

Kelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministries said...

Love, love, love this!

danielle @ take heart said...

this is beautiful.
merry christmas to you and your family!

Lauren said...

This is so beautiful!!!! Merry Christmas Joye!! I hope this year is wonderful and special for you and your family!! :)

Love,
Lauren

Jenilee said...

this year I have clung to our Prince of Peace. I love this post! Merry Christmas!

carissa said...

all praise to the prince of peace! you said it all so beautifully, as always. Merry Christmas to your precious family - hope you have a blessed celebration.

Kristin said...

Beautiful, Joye! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!!

Heather @ Life Made Lovely said...

another beautifully written post. :)
merry christmas joye!

Cynthia said...

That was beautiful! And I'm thankful I'm not the only one with piles of laundry left to do....it feels never ending! Merry Christmas! Make sure you are getting some rest young lady!

BARBIE said...

I am so thankful for His peace. Merry Christmas Joye!

katy said...

beautiful post. happy Christmas! :)

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