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Vicar/Reader's Monthly Message

It’s the month of Christmas again.

I don’t know about you but this year seems to have had a pair of wings and flown by.

In December I always look forward to seeing the decorative lights go on in peoples houses and the Christmas tree lights shining out of windows, brightening the dark nights. My mother’s house used to look like Santa's Grotto: she liked making a big fuss. But why?

We all need a touch of grace and unconditional love in our lives in this imperfect world of ours; hope and light shining in the darkness. Jesus is all these wonderful and important things, which we all need so much.

We were praying of late for a hurt soul: a vision was seen  of Jesus kneeling in front of an innocent hurt boy holding the side of his face in his loving hand and an adult man stood behind with tears, as the grace of Jesus and his healing  had touched the hurt that he had carried for so long, bringing release. This vision touched us too.

At Christmas we celebrate that grace which has touched earth and our lives. If only people would see and would know the love that is there for them,  as it is for those of us who know, when the lights are turned on those trees.

What does Jesus mean to you?

Recently I heard this worship song called ‘Good and Gracious King’  by songwriters: Michael Farren / James Ferguson / Jonny Robinson. Here are some of the lyrics

I approach the throne of glory

Nothing in my hands I bring

But the promise of acceptance

From a good and gracious King

 

I will give to You my burden

As You give to me Your strength

Come and fill me with Your Spirit

As I sing to You this praise

 

You deserve the greater glory

Overcome, I lift my voice

To the King in need of nothing

Empty handed I rejoice

 

You deserve the greater glory

Overcome with joy I sing

By Your love I am accepted

You're a good and gracious King

 

O what grace that You would see me

As Your child and as Your friend

Safe, secure in You forever

I pour out my praise again

Good and Gracious King lyrics © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Cityalight Music

 

With blessing to you all for Christmas and the New Year. Rev Heather

 

 

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