A Scripture, a memorial, and a promise

​Merry Christmas women of Cold Springs Church!  It is the month of Our Savior’s birth so the writing team has decided to write about Christmas.  Tonight, we kick off the season with “Evening of Inspiration” with the theme:  Immanuel.  So, I want to kick off the month to tell you a story about Immanuel with me. 😊
A Scripture, A Memorial and A Promise…

A Scripture…
“For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

A Memorial…
On November 13th, my younger sister passed away.  I reached out to others for support and received much love, condolences and prayer.  Prayer. There were over 30 people praying for me and my family and this was the result…
My niece generously gave up her wedding venue for her mom’s memorial – providing a beautiful space.
Family members who were at odds, put them aside to grieve together.
There was an overwhelming feeling of being in a restful “space”.
There was room for everyone to grieve in whatever way was needed.
And everyone remembered the “best” about my sister.  

A Promise…
Jesus told His disciples that He was leaving and that it was better that He leave because He was sending His Spirit…
Immanuel, the miracle of Christmas is God sending His Son, Jesus, doing the finished work of restoring our relationship to God, and The Spirit, being sent in His place, to lead us, comfort us, and empower us.

And my sister’s memorial is a beautiful testament of this. Thank you for your prayers.
May God Bless you all with a Very Immauel Christmas!
Christina