Nearly.................

Christmas that is, less than a week now. I'm nearly ready, just a few small things for stockings to buy, then the presents to wrap. We always leave the family presents until Christmas eve, which I know is most people's idea of disaster, but its part of the build up for me :)

We went to the Carol service tonight and Sarah brought her bestest friend from her course, who isnt a Christian. It made me try and look at it as she might be seeing it. Its a very traditional service for us, very traditional carols, a choir, formal order, formal prayers. A great video (Cardboard testimonies - its on youtube but I'm too lazy to go get the link), an ok talk. Then a request to fill in a response card, which we all felt was a bit forced. But it made me think (as did having D there throughout) how I would I describe my faith?

I believe in the story behind Christmas, I believe Jesus came to earth, to die, so that I might be restored into a full, amazing relationship, with my Lord God. I know Him (in a human way) and I love Him, and He loves me, truly thinks I am awesome. And I try to keep Him central to my life, to rely on Him, not be blown off track by the storms of this world. And He lives in me, through what we call the Holy Spirit. Because He loves me, not because of anything I have done.
It may not make sense to you, but it makes every sense to me.

I'd be happy to talk to you some more, any time.......... because, to use that slightly corny phrase, this is the greatest gift, of all time, and I'd like to share it with you

Kal