Day 2

Great job for everyone that was able to complete Day One!! Wasn't that such a great feeling to leave something for someone and just imagine the smile it put on their face? I love sowing seed for God, because he is always faithful to see it through. So even though we may not have seen the person when they received their greeting, we can trust that God was able to move in their life, in that moment, to some degree... And He used YOU to do that!! Great work!

So, day two!!! Are you ready? Let me ask you a question first... When was the last time to thanked a soldier? Well, if it's been a while, here's your opportunity! Today's task is to hand write a letter to a soldier and send it snail mail for a hero to receive for the Christmas season. We are able to share the love and truth about our Lord and Savior because the brave men and women that defend/ed those freedoms. Regardless of their personal agreement with political decisions, they still stand united for our country with a hope that they are making a difference. Often times they are deployed and far from their families for long periods of time, enduring and witnessing what we couldn't even imagine. So, that is the task for today. Take some time to express your gratitude for their sacrifice and share the comfort of God with them in your own words. You can find more details about where your letters will be going and find your nearest Red Cross, here. Once you write your letter, address the envelope (you can use the one we used listed below also), pray for who will receive it and drop it in the mailbox (the deadline is the 5th).

Don't worry I didn't forget about today's reading. The scriptures today are talking about the generations that led to the birth of our Savior in Matthew 1. The first 17 verses breakdown the lineage of Jesus and the remaining verses illustrate how Jesus was given to the world. While reading the first section, I was reminded how much history and foundation was laid to create the perfect situation for Christ to come. God in His sovereignty, strategically watched over His word to bring it to pass! Have you paid notice to the history and foundation in your own lineage that has paved the way for you to fulfill what God has in you? For some, your past or family history may look broken, but I want to assure you that as you read through the Old Testament, Jesus' ancestors didn't have it all together either (which is why we needed a savior). God knew all along that we would need Him to overcome this world, and indeed we did, through Jesus Christ, the ultimate gift!!

In addition, I pray today you take some time to reflect on just how blessed you really are! Where you live, the freedoms you have, the God you serve, the history you have, and the destiny within you! Amen!?

See you all tomorrow! Don't forget to post about Day 2 using #CheerfulDecember.