Matthew 1
The Birth of Jesus the Messiah18 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.19 Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement* quietly. 20 As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. "Joseph, son of David," the angel said, "do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit.21 And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus,* for he will save his people from their sins." 22 All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord's message through his prophet:23 "Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son,and they will call him Immanuel,* which means `God is with us.'" 24 When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.25 But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.
Because of the above, hence, Christmas =)
From disbelieve, to curiousity, to interest in christianity as a religion, to faith in God almighty. I think I had come a long way. Very long way. The walk had never been easy. And I often feel as if I am hanging on to a thin thread for my dear faith (instead of life).
Many times, I consciously allow the circumstances to take over me, and that caused me alot of heartaches. Its really not easy to move on. But now, I am going to make a conscious effort to not let my circumstances have the upper hand.
However, saying is a thing, but doing is another. Sigh...
I need strength. I am so tired of being sad.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!