Jesus Came For Us
Jesus Died For Us
Jesus Lives For Us
Mary’s faith awes me. Though afraid, she willingly gave herself into God’s hands. But even more amazing is the infinitely greater willingness of Jesus to be born into this world. WITH us. FOR us. IN us. WITH GOD, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!
This is an edited poem from one I wrote 10 years ago:
Out of Nazareth
A despised town
Mary
Poor and unknown
Young and inexperienced
With no authority around men
In the eyes of society
Not good enough
To be used by God
BUT GOD
Highly favored her
To be used to bring forth
His salvation for us
And she gave her whole self
Into the hands of God
With a willing heart
Even though she would be
Ridiculed and condemned
And she conceived
The Savior of the World
How could this be?
BECAUSE WITH GOD
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
The Son of God
Came down in the flesh
To save us
To bring
SALVATION for the sinner
HOPE for the hopeless
FREEDOM for the captive
LIGHT for those in darkness
LOVE for the lost
LIFE for the dead
MERCY from judgment
GRACE for the undeserving
PEACE to the chaos
JOY for the grieving
So let’s remember
GOD IS ALMIGHTY
He can level mountains
In our lives
He can use us
For His glory
No matter how small
And insignificant we feel
Because He came down
To deliver us
To make us worthy
To give us power in Him
When GOD is in us
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
Songs That Breathe Hope
Into Aching Hearts
❤️ Hope Is Alive by Ellie Holcomb
“Into our aching, into our breaking
Into our longing to be made whole
Your arms are reaching, Your love is holding us close
And into our suffering, into our weeping
Into this need we have to be known
Your arms are reaching, Your love is holding us close
So sing with the Angels that filled up the sky
Those in the shadows have seen a great light
He is right here among us
Our God is with us tonight
And hope is alive
Hope is alive.”
❤️ Light of the World by Lauren Daigle
“The world waits for a miracle
The heart longs for a little bit of hope
Oh come, Oh come Emmanuel…”
❤️ The Promise Has Come by Risen Tunes
“…The promise has come.
Jesus our hope.
Emmanuel, God with us.
We’re not alone…”
Is your heart aching? Are you grieving from a devastating loss of some kind? Is your heart weary of all the chaos and injustice in this world? Are you yourself a target of abuse and injustice? Are you feeling depressed, rejected, insignificant, or worthless? This time of the year can be extra difficult for many for a variety of reasons. God knows and cares about what you’re dealing with. He knows the deepest hurts of your heart. May He fill your weary hearts with HOPE and LOVE and PEACE in whatever season of life you are in.
Freed to Fly 
Your original poem is absolutely stunning, Trudy! Thank you for reminding us all that love truly came down at Christmas and because of Jesus, we have a forever home with God as His children. Praying for all those who are grieving loss at this time. May our loving Father wrap them closely in His comforting arms. Blessings to you always!
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Thank you, Martha, both for your kind words and your prayer for grieving ones. Love and blessings of a meaningful Christmas! Also for a memorable time with your coming visitors.
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TRUTH!!
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Yes, and may the TRUTH in JESUS set us free! Love and blessings of a truth-filled, joyous Christmas!
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Trudy, your poem is beautiful and I’m so glad you shared it! Even the graphics and colors you put with this post are warming my heart today. I’m so thankful for you and your heart, dear friend.
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Thank you, Lois. I’m so glad your heart was warmed today. I truly am thankful for you and your heart as well! 💕 Love and blessings of a Christmas wrapped in the warmth of Jesus’ love!
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful.poem, dear Trudy . And thank you for sharing your voice of hope! This world has only chaos and deception and darkness to offer. Oh but thank God that nothing is impossible for our God!! He brings life and light! May He bless you and your loved ones with such grace and mercy this Christmas season!! ♥️♥️♥️
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If we focus on all that chaos and deception and darkness, it can get so disheartening, can’t it? I’m so with you in thanking our God that nothing is impossible with Him, Bettie! May we truly trust Him with all our heart and soul! Thank you for your Christmas blessings! Love and blessings of His life, light, and love wrapping you and your loved ones this Christmas and always!
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So thankful we always have reason to keep Hope, Love, and Peace in our hearts! Hope you will have a wonderful Christmas, Trudy!
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Me, too, Lisa. Life would be unbearable and empty without His Hope, Love, and Peace, wouldn’t it? I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, too! Love and blessings to you and yours always!
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Such a pretty display of joyful colours along with the comforting truth that God is Almighty! Thank you Trudy! May Christmas be a peaceful and joyful season for you, and your loved ones.
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Thank you, Lynn. It truly is a comforting truth that God is Almighty. I have to remind myself often that He is in control always, no matter what happens! Love and blessings of a peaceful and joyful season for you and yours, too!
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I am so glad you shared your poem and the songs! Both blessed me this morning. May you have a Christmas filled with the joy and peace of our Lord.
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Isn’t that a meaningful song? I hadn’t heard it until I found it recently. I’m so grateful you were blessed by the poem and song, Joanne. Thank you for the Christmas prayer! I pray you also may have a Christmas filled with the joy and peace of Jesus, the fulfilled promise!
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Trudy, I am not sure if my first comment ever posted. I came back to add something 🙂 You have ministered deeply to me this morning. Not only the post but the song The Promise Has Come has now played over and over. Thank you, thank you for sharing your heart both in word and song. May the Lord bless you as you have blessed me!
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Sorry, Joanne, but your comments went to the “to be approved” file. But yes, now I have both of them. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing you were blessed! Love and blessings of a meaningful Christmas!
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Hi, Trudy!
Wonderful all your post! 10 years are like today!
Blessings to you in your everyday life.
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Thank you, Amvn! Blessings to you as well! May God fill you with His love and peace this Christmas and always!
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Your poem is beautiful, Trudy! It really captures the hope we have because of Jesus. I love the Ellie Holcomb song too. I really like her music but I hadn’t heard that one before so thanks for introducing me to it. Christmas blessings to you!
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Thank you, Lesley. We certainly need that hope in Jesus! I love that song, too! It’s such a comfort to be reminded of His arms always reaching into our achy, breaking hearts and holding us in His faithful love, isn’t it? Love and blessings of Hope made alive in our hearts!
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What a beautiful poem, sweet friend! I hope you and yours had a wonderfully blessed Christmas, and may the love of Jesus light your way in 2026. I pray it brings you better health, in Jesus’ name. Thank you for your faithfulness in sharing His encouragement and comfort.
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Thank you so much, Cheryl, for your kind encouragement and prayers. May the love of Jesus light your way in 2026 as well! Love and blessings of grace and peace!
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