24 Songs of Christmas- Leaving Heaven

Well tonight is the night. I know its not really the night that the baby was born but its the night we celebrate His birth. I thought this song was appropriate for today. I pray you and your family take some time to give thanks for the Present that God gave to us.

24 Songs of Christmas- 12 Days of Christmas

Heard this for the first time yesterday and I just really liked it and thought I would share it. I can see this being one of my new favorite Christmas carols.

TSMS- Love Came Down at Christmas

Well we are another week closer to the end of the year. Only one more Saturday left in the year. I am so excited thinking about all the wonderful things that God has in store for all of us in 2013. Almost everyone I know has had a very challenging 2012 but I think those challenges have enabled us to grow both in maturity and closeness to God. Its a lovely 25 degrees and pouring snow her. The wind is blowing so hard that it sounds like Santa has landed on my roof and the reindeer and elves are playing bowling. The world didn't end yet again. I don't know when everyone is going to realize that Jesus was serious when He said in Matthew 24:36 "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only." Well until the real end of the world comes lets just keep living for Christ and sharing His love with as many people as possible.

24 Songs of Christmas-

I love to hear Alan Jackson so this is the song I am picking for today. I am sure that the angels shake their heads a people to stubborn and blind to acknowledge the most awesome miracle every performed on Earth. Love came down to Earth in the form of a baby so that every one of us might go to Heaven and we have let satan blind us to this miracle.

24 Songs of Christmas- One Last Christmas

I know I am going a strange way with this song but I have always been strange anyway.  I have
I have been thinking (always dangerous I know) and I know it seems odd but I was thinking what a gift it can be when you know someone is terminally ill. Yes you are going to lose a love one but you get a chance to say all the things you need to, you can heal any rifts, take pictures and share stories. I remember years ago when taking care of Mom even while I prayed daily that she would live forever, that at least I could tell her how much I loved her and story memories of those final days. You know its coming and you don't have to spend years thinking of all the things you didn't say because you had an opportunity. I don't think there is ever a point that we can say we have spent enough time with loved ones on Earth, we will always want more. So if you find yourself in this place, say those I love yous, give those hugs, spend time just listening to stories about the past, take those pictures, give kisses and thank God for every minute you have together. I have been on both sides of this situation and I much prefer knowing its coming. But I have learned from the situation to not leave words unsaid and actions undone.

24 Songs of Christmas- New Star is Shining

I just love Guy Penrod. I think he is so handsome and such a wonderful singer. Here is the song of the day.

24 Songs of Christmas- Still the Greatest Story Told

My thrill in Christmas has been overshadowed by the horrific events of last Friday. I just can't get over the deaths of those innocent babies. Hard to be happy but it does make it easy to be thankful for God's mercy and protection daily.  So basically I had no song for today but then as usual God worked His guidance and while doing today's farmhouse chat on the porch, I saw this song on someone's blog and loved it. I just love to hear the Gaither's sing and this song is certainly true. The birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus are the greatest stories ever told :).

24 Songs of Christmas- Once upon a Christmas

I grew up on country music. I remember watching all the country shows with my grandmother. We used to watch Hee Haw, Porter Wagner, Bobby Goldsberg and of course Dolly. I love to hear Kenny and Dolly sing together. Here is a wonderful old song from them.

24 Songs of Christmas- Joseph's Song

Here is another song I heard at the singing at church. It was so beautiful because the man singing had his son singing with him. I don't know how I have never heard this before. I guess because at my old church mostly women did the singing and this requires a male lead.

Chorus 1
How could it be this baby in my arms
Sleeping now, so peacefully
The Son of God, the angel said
How could it be
Lord I know He's not my own
Not of my flesh, not of my bone
Still Father let this baby be
The son of my love
Chorus 2
Father show me where I fit into this plan of yours
How can a man be father to the Son of God
Lord for all my life I've been a simple carpenter
How can I raise a king, How can I raise a king
He looks so small, His face and hands so fair
And when He cries the sun just seems to disappear
But when He laughs it shines again
How could it be
Chorus 2
Chorus 1

24 Songs of Christmas- New Kid in Town

I went to a singing at my church and this was one of the songs. I hadn't ever heard it before and they did such a good job. I wish I had a recording of them because I think their version was much better it was a little faster. But this version by Trisha Yearwood is the best I could find on YouTube.

24 Songs of Christmas- Flash Mob

Today, I didn't choose a traditional song, I choose this video a friend shared with me. I loved that the people all stopped and listened even if they probably thought the singers were insane. I am sure a lot of those people heard more about Jesus that day than in their normal daily lives. It used to be people at least cared where their souls where going, now they just don't think its going anywhere after death. Satan has lied to and blinded so many.

24 Songs of Christmas- Strange Way to Save the World

 I hadn't heard this song before but someone on Facebook was talking about it so I googled it. You know God delights in doing things in ways that we don't think of. He is the original thinker outside the box.

24 Songs of Christmas- Something to Shout About

I can't think of a single song that Sheri Easter sings that I don't love. Shes such a blessing to me. Her songs always touch my heart. God truly ministers through her.

24 Songs of Christms- Do you have Room

I saw this song while I was listening to another song and it spoke to my heart. It just astounds me thinking of Jesus coming as a baby, completely dependent upon someone else and trusting they wouldn't hurt him.

TSMS- 24 Songs of Christmas- Christmas in Heaven

 

Sometimes the holidays are so hard when someone you love has went home to Heaven. Its only human nature to miss our loved ones and want to be with them. It is especially hard if you are unsure if your loved one made it through Heaven's gates or not. We should do everything we can do get our families saved. We should live our lives so that others can  be sure of our destination.

24 Songs of Christmas- Grown Up Christmas

Sometimes after you become an adult it seems as though Christmas loses its magic. The magic doesn't come from presents, lights and surprises. The magic comes in that God became a man so that we might live eternally with Him. He left His kingdom to come to Earth as a child. So we should always have Christmas magic even more so once we are grown.

24 Songs of Christmas- Baby Boy

I just loved this song as soon as I heard it. Imagine that when you cry out for help for a desperate situation and the solution is a little baby boy.

24 Songs of Christmas- God With Us

I just love to hear Jeremy Camp. God has truly blessed him and blessed us with him.  I couldn't find the lyrics wrote out anywhere but they are included in the video. I hope it blesses your heart and reminds you of what the Christmas season is all about.  The month is just flying by, its already the 5th, just 20 more days till Christmas.

24 Songs of Christmas- You're here

I just love to hear Francesca Battistelli sing. She has such a beautiful voice.And for some reason the words to the song Noel have been running in my head over and over again so this song includes the words Noel so thats a plus for me.

Hold on now, got to take a deep breath.
I don't know what to say when I look in your eyes.
You made the world before I was born,
And here I am holding you in my arms tonight.

Noel, Noel
Jesus our Emmanuel.

(Chorus)
You're here.
I'm holding you so near.
I'm staring into the face of my Savior,
King and Creator.
You could of left us on our own.
But you're here.

I don't know how long I'm going to have you for,
But I'll be watching when you change the world.
Look at your hands, they're still so small.
Someday you're going to stretch them out and save us all.
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/f/francesca_battistelli/youre_here.html ]
Noel, Noel
God with us, Emmanuel.

(Chorus)
You're here.
I'm holding you so near. Oh, oh.
I'm staring into the face of my Savior,
King and Creator.
You could of left us on our own.
But you're here.
You're here.

Someday I'm going to look back on this,
The night that God became my baby boy.
Someday you're going to go home again,
But you'll leave your spirit,
And flood the world with joy.

(Chorus)
You'll be here.
I'm holding you so near. Oh, oh.
I'm staring into the face of my Savior,
King and Creator.
You could of left me on my own.
But you're here.
You're here.
Hallelujah, you're here.
Hallelujah, you're here.

24 Song of Christmas- Where's the Line to see Jesus

Its day 3 and this song really touched my heart. There are just way to many people (and I am talking about Christian people here) who forget to keep Christ in Christmas. We get so caught up in the decorating, parties, presents and plays that we forget what its all about.

"Where's the Line to See Jesus?"
(An Original Song)
Performed by father and daughter, Steve Haupt and Becky Kelley
Inspired by grandson, Spencer Reijgers
Written by Steve Haupt and Chris Loesch
The story behind the song, as told by Steve Haupt:
“While at the mall last year, my four year old grandson saw kids lined up excitedly to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday that Christians celebrate the birth of God's son; with the innocence of a child, he asked his mom, ‘Where's the line to see Jesus? If Christmas is Jesus' birthday, why don't we see Him more?’ As his grandpa, I was so happy that little Spencer understood the meaning of Christmas at such a tender age, and then the words for
a song were jotted down in just a few minutes. The song was inspired by my grandson, and the message was inspired by my Savior. Out of the mouths of babes come profound truths that many adults can not understand. Hopefully Spencer's observation and our song will cause people to reflect on the love of Jesus, and the certainty that one day we will all stand in
line to see Jesus. Merry Christmas everyone.”

Christmas time was approaching,
Snow is starting to fall,
Shoppers choosing their presents,
People filling the mall.
Children waiting for Santa,
With excitement and glee,
A little boy tugged my sweater,
Looked up and asked me.
Where’s the line to see Jesus?
Is He here at the store?
It’s Christmas time, it’s His birthday.
Why don’t we see Him more?
Where’s the line to see Jesus?
He was born for me.
Santa Claus brought me presents.
But Christ gave His life for me.
As I stood in amazement,
At this message profound,
I looked down to thank him,
he was nowhere around.
Little boy at the mall,
Might as well have had wings,
As the tears filled my eyes,
but I heard him sing.

Where’s the line to see Jesus?
Is He here at the store?
It’s Christmas time, it’s His birthday.
Why don’t we see Him more?
Where’s the line to see Jesus?
He was born for me.
Santa Claus brought me presents.
But Christ gave His life for me.
In the blink of an eye,
at the sound of His trump,
We’ll all stand in line at His throne.
Every knee shall bow down,
every tongue will confess,
that Jesus Christ is Lord
Where’s the line to see Jesus?
Is He here at the store?
It’s Christmas time, it’s His birthday.
Why don’t we see Him more?
Where’s the line to see Jesus?
He was born for me.
Santa Claus brought me presents.
But Christ gave His life for me.