Hallmark Christmas Specials
Why do I watch them
to the end,
no matter how many twists & turns
that happen throughout the story…
Because I experience…
Peace
in the midst of uncertainty
Peace
in the midst of absurdity
Peace
in the midst of calamity
Why?
Because I know how the story will end~
Happily Ever After!
Hallmark Specials~
The Happily Ever After tales
for grown ups.
Curious me
looked up the word
"Hallmark",
and then it all made sense.
Hallmark~
to put a seal upon, certifying the highest standard of purity.
Sealed
Hallmarked
“ In the ancient world, a seal was used to identify and to protect.
If something was sealed, everyone knew who it belonged to (the seal had an insignia),
and the seal prevented anyone else from tampering with the item.” (Guzik)
This Baby
was born to
Hallmark
You & I.
To put a seal upon us,
stamped with the perfect insignia~
An inherited birthright status through
Jesus Christ.
Our Birthright~
Belonging to
This Baby
who was born to give us
the guaranteed ending to our story~
Our Happily Ever After~
“Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to ALL people.” Luke 2:10
"For behold"~
to excite to attention.
"Bringing Good Tidings (news)"~
of the coming kingdom of God,
Jesus~
the way to salvation.
"For All People"~
The Baby
Who came for All~
mother, sister, father, brother,
husband, wife, niece, nephew,
grandmother, grandfather, grandchild
teacher, care giver, friend and student...
Of Great Joy~
To be Clothed with
Joy,
not fear,
because
It is finished.
We have a guaranteed future
no matter what we may be going through.
Hallmarked
with a
Happily Ever After Ending
to all our stories~
The
Joy of what is to come
Because of what Jesus has done
because of
The Baby
who grew up and became and
The Risen Man.
No more fear
No more sorrow
No more tears
into the prefect eternity with
Him.
What has stolen your joy, or is stealing your joy from today~
is it an illness, a prodigal child, financial burden, a relationship, or just plain 'ole life?
How does the truth that you will live Happily Ever After, guaranteed,
bring you joy in your present circumstances?
Hallmarked
What if you kept your eyes fixed on your guaranteed ending,
no matter what the twists and turns in your story~
How would your perspective change?
Would you be filled with
Peace?
And this is no ordinary peace.
It is the peace that “transcends all understanding”.
The peace that The Baby brings into your heart.
Live this moment
with your eyes
Fixed on your Happily After Ending~
Fixed on
The Baby
Fixed on
Jesus
And
experience
His Peace
in whatever Chapter you may be in ~
because
you know how your story ends!
"...Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—
an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you,
pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.
And through your faith, God is protecting you by His power
until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.
So be truly glad.There is wonderful
joy
ahead,
even though you must endure many trials for a little while. I Peter 1:3-6
Because
we are
Hallmarked~
"...He anointed us, set His seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come...."
2 Corinthians 1:21-22