Falling on my knees.....

O holy night the stars are brightly shining

It is the night of our dear Savior's birth

Long lay the world in sin and error pining

Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn

Fall on your knees

O hear the angels' voices

O night divine O night when Christ was born



I sat yesterday morning in church sandwiched between my two boys, half listening to the music and thinking about what I needed to do when I got home. A woman stood up to sing "O Holy Night" and I was struck by the beauty of the song. In particular the line "fall on your knees" struck me. I thought, when was the we last time I fell on my knees in adoration of my Saviour? When was the last time I really was in awe of what He did and continues to do? It is not like I am not intentional or don't think about these things. I pray, read, ponder and am grateful. I think it is that some things are so familiar that we get used to them. How can I ever get used to God taking on flesh and conquering death? Yet, I do.... so today my gratitude list is about all the things in my life that are familiar, that I see daily and take for granted at times. May we prepare to be a womb for our Savior and may we fall down at his manger this week in gratitude for all he has done.......

81. I am grateful that I have been loved

82. I am grateful that I can sit in Church without fear, unlike many people in this world.


We read stories like these every morning and are grateful.


83. I am thankful that I have never had to see my children go hungry, or worry where the food will come from like so many other mothers


84. I am grateful that I can educate my children at home and for those who have gone before me so I could do this.


85. I am grateful to be warm, to have a roof over my head, as many people are without a home.


86. I am grateful for words, for books that are everywhere in this house. I am able to read and soak up what they have to offer.


87. I am grateful that the Lord has taken all my selfish "I will nevers" (homeschool, go on the mission field, adopt, etc.) and gently changed my heart and blessed me beyond what I could ever imagine by His grace.


88. I am grateful for the beauty that surrounds us daily, the birds, trees, sky, all proclaiming His glory.


89. I am grateful that I am a mother and a wife.


90. Most of all I am grateful that "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us"

(John 1:14)


May you all have a wondeful Christmas!