Sharing Sunday ~ Faith

Since I started my blog, I have tried to

stay true to what it's all about.

Home keeping and family.

I have occasionally strayed and written a personal post.

I'd like to do that again today...I hope you don't mind.

The fourth Sunday of Advent in the Catholic Church

features the gospel reading from the first chapter of St. Luke.

The angel Gabriel appears to Mary and tells her she is to have a child.

A virgin birth.

Can you imagine?

The turmoil and fear she must have felt.

The stigma of a pregnancy before marriage.

An angel appearing out of no where telling her to not be afraid.

What great faith she must have had...not just faith in God,

but faith in herself.

The conviction that God's will must be done.

Saying to herself "I can do this."

So...

The next time you doubt yourself

or don't think you can do what is asked of you

think of Mary.

Have a little faith in who you are

and what you can do.
If you need encouragement,
look no further than inside your own heart.

that artist woman

I have loved getting to know all of you.
This past year has been full of challenges and rewards.
I have faith that the coming year will be even better.

I'd like to wish you all a lovely Christmas.

May your days be merry and bright.