Mariah Carey made a #1 Christmas hit in 1994. This song with some of the words changed around would fit my spiritual life. Jesus’ name is already in the title!
All I want for Christmas is you
I don’t want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true (Some day! Heaven can wait a bit!)
All I want for Christmas is you… Jesus! (I’m Born again, Good 4 now!)
Ever since I turned 70 last year all I can think about is how much closer I am to seeing God! We here on earth are getting ready to celebrate Christmas. Although we don’t know the exact date it doesn’t matter to me because I’m just so grateful that Emanuel, Yeshua, The Son of God, Jesus came so I can have the assurance that I will be in Heaven one day. Christmas has a different meaning for me now.
When my husband and I raised our 6 kids we made sure they knew it was a Jesus birthday celebration. We read the Christmas story on Christmas Eve with them. We let them know it’s all about Jesus! Christmas day we had a cake and sang Happy Birthday to Him.
This Christmas as a senior citizen I have a whole new perspective about Christmas. Christmas represents the beginning promise of the Kingdom of God! It’s about a promise that was made that if I accepted this baby that grew into a man and sacrificed His own life for me that I’m promised a home in heaven when this earth suite I wear becomes unusable. As a senior citizen my main focus is to serve God and to share my faith with every bit of strenght I have left!!!
I’m so excited that I’m so much closer to this great new beginning for my soul. I’m waiting with GREAT expectation for that glorious and joyful day.
But while I wait, I will continue try to let people know about the true story of Jesus birth, death, and resurrection. I’m excitingly waiting for my turn to see God face to face. As Mariah’s song says, “I don’t want a lot for Christmas”. All I want is for others to repent, know and accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR WHOMSOEVER!!!!
JOY TO THE WORLD THE LORD HAS COME!!!!!!!!!!!
Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.
God Speaks I Listen 
Dec 12, 2023 @ 20:47:25
Amen, Tanya! As we draw nearer to the end of this earthly life, we can remember that it is only like an inch in an infinite length of eternity. As you said, we can look forward to the glories ahead.
Tricia
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Dec 20, 2023 @ 21:01:28
Oh I’m look forward to that glorious day! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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Dec 08, 2023 @ 10:07:18
I think your attitude is wonderful, Tanya! Too often, I fear, senior citizens fret over the advancing years (with their aches and pains, reduction of social circle, etc.), rather than eagerly anticipate the glories to come. And the closer we get to the end of our earthly miseries, the closer we should feel toward our Heavenly home. Thanks for reminding the world of “the reason for the season”!
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Dec 08, 2023 @ 11:23:33
Hi Debbie, I am concerned about the the senior things you spoke about. My husband and I both have very difficult medical things going on. My husband got laid off his job this past September. Our financial and medical situation will be challenging going forward.The thing that gives us so much peace is our faith and the promise of eternal life where there will be no more suffering or pain.
In the meantime we still minister once a month. I share my faith where ever I go.
The thing I’m soooo happy about is the fact that God has great things in store for us in our “nearing” future. His grace is keeping me and my husband going everyday! It is well with our souls!
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