Good morning, friends. Grab your coffee if you'd like while I share a couple of thoughts with you. The book you see above was one of my Christmas presents...it was from two of my granddaughters, Aspen and Tatum. It's "The Story of me and my Grandma." It is full of pictures and things they know and remember about me: 1) My favorite TV show is Judge Judy; 2) At Grandma's house you'll always find...Books to Read, Craft Projects, Leftovers... 3) Grandma's Pet Peeves are: Drumming on the table, Biting nails, Popping knuckles.

It is, by far, one of my all-time favorite gifts, because it so clearly describes the fact that my grandchildren know me! I grew up with no grandparents, so having the privilege of being a grandma and knowing my grandchildren means so much to me. 

As important as our earthly relationships are, our relationship with our heavenly Father is so much more important. In Philippians 3:10a it says, "That I may know him and the power of his resurrection..." We need to not only know Him, but it is equally as important to know who we are in Him." We are the righteousness of Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 4:7 says, "Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding." There is a distinct difference in having "wisdom" and having "understanding." Knowing your heavenly Father comes by spending time and communicating with Him. That is so important for us to do, but it is equally as important to do something with our knowledge. That something is simply leading a Christ-centered life. Remember the "WWJD (What Would Jesus Do)" bracelets that were so popular? Jesus came to love people unconditionally...to reach out to the hurting...to help those in need...to be open every moment of every day to be His hand extended to whomever He brings across your path.

So let's take our wisdom AND our understanding, and just see what opportunities God opens up for us in these next few days. I'm excited about it...aren't you?!?!?

Thanks for chatting.

Kathy