Christ In Me

As Christmas continues to approach at a rapidly increasing pace, I continue to contemplate the beauty of the manger. What has captured me the most this season is the mere importance of Jesus birth. I believe I often peg the cross as more significant than Christ's birth. It dawned on me, this Christmas season, that the presence of Jesus in me sustains me throughout the entire year. I have confidence in Christ—despite circumstances—because I know that Christ is IN me! I can trust him when things are difficult, I can fight sin because he is with me—all of these things are based on the fact that he came! And that is so glorious! 

This December Christy Nockles song “Everything is Mine in You” has really resonated with me as I look back over 2015.

Everything is mine in You

Even when my heart is breaking

Everything is mine in You

Even when my hands are empty

Everything is mine in You

Oh, in You

Everything is mine in You

I can trust You with my longing

Everything is mine in You

Even though the road is lonely

Everything is mine in You

Oh, in You

‘Cause You are, master over all

And You say, You are my inheritance

And in You, I have everything I need

And You are, seated in the heavenlies

And You say, forever You’re my hiding place

And in You, I have everything I need

Everything is mine in You

And I know my future’s bright

Everything is mine in You

Past or present, death and life

Everything is mine in You