Merry Christmas dear reader. Here in central Texas, Christmas Day is dawning clear and crisp outside.

This morning, as I sit in the stillness before the day gets started, I thank God for the baby Jesus; whose birthday we celebrate today. Just as the rising sun begins to light up the room and brighten another day, I know the light of salvation and joy that Jesus the Christ, provides to me.

This day I pray that each of us is blessed with the presence of the Prince of Peace in our lives. For those traveling, I pray God’s protection and guidance, and safe arrival at their destination.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son to pay the price for our salvation. Please fill this day with the joy and peace, only You can provide. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.