Family, food, festivity all around
A snapshot of life where love abounds Hear the carols, see the reindeer It's a sign- the most wonderful time is here Expectations are high As kids listen for sleigh bells in the sky Grandma ensures the table is set All the while, credit cards rack up debt Money is tight Stress ensues Families Scatter Hearts sing the blues Take the Fa-La-La-La-La-ing Strip it away All that remains is a baby in the hay This night, there is peace in the midst of chaos Stillness in the midst of commotion Here- living proof, of our Father's devotion Mary's heart is filled with joy as she snugly wraps her baby boy The stars, they glisten and shepherds listen as angels sing on high "Oh come let us adore him," they hear the armies of heaven say Blessing and honor, glory and power are yours oh, little one Look at him now- the least of these yet he truly is God's son Redemption at last and hope forevermore Does anything compare on that wish list of yours? The lights and ornaments are nice you see but it's not all this season is meant to be The world has created this facade- a cheap imitation Which pales in comparison to this divine incarnation Let us be merry Let us be bright but let us remember it's all because of that one silent night
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I never thought that this lyric would imply the white sandy beaches of South Africa! I miss my family terribly, especially during this season. However, as much as I long to be home for the holidays, I feel truly blessed to be able to continue my journey through the Bible here with YWAM Muizenberg.
It's hard to believe that the first quarter of the School of Biblical Studies (SBS) is behind me! The past few months have been an incredibly stretching and challenging time. As many of you know, studying isn't my forte, yet God made a way for me to be here and continues to give me the grace I need day after day. I have never been so busy in my life and I cannot fathom ever being busier in the future. The rigor of this course has forced me to rely on Jesus in greater measures than I ever thought possible. So far, we have studied through 20 books of the Bible. You would think I would be burned out but strangely enough, it has left me hungrier than ever to know God's Word. Studying the Bible is such an amazing privilege that some believers would risk there lives to be able to do. I am blessed beyond measure and so grateful to be here! Along with my studies, I also had the opportunity to work at a "toy library," in a rough neighborhood nearby. This ministry gives children an opportunity to play with toys, which they otherwise wouldn't have. It also provides them with a nurturing place to go after school. Many of them come from families broken by drug abuse and gang activity, yet like any child they simply long for love and attention. It was such a pleasure to get to read books, color, build puzzles, and spend time with these precious children. For now, I am simply enjoying my break! I will be spending the holidays here in South Africa with some friends from SBS as well as a friend who is traveling all the way from Hawaii. Please keep me in your prayers as this is my first Christmas away from family. Also, pray that God would continue to give me the strength to study well. I have great anticipation for all God has in store for the coming months. I hope y'all have an amazing Christmas and a happy New Year! With Love, Sydney Priester |
1 Chronicles 16:8"Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know Archives
December 2017
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