So, what exactly makes a perfect Christmas? I’ve experienced extreme Christmases that felt empty and I’ve experienced less-than Christmases that were perfectly perfect. I’m convinced it’s all in the recipe. I’m sharing a family secret today! The recipe for a Perfect Christmas!
Ingredients:
- People (these can be family, friends, perfect strangers, best is a mix of all three)
- A loving heart
- Some type of food (ranging from a broken loaf of bread to a full-on spread)
- Some type of beverage (anything liquid and edible)
- The Gift – there is no variation here, it is mandatory you use The Word of God, The Bible.
Directions:
- Gather
- Know when to chill out and warm up
- Keep your heart open and your mouth shut, this is not optional at times
- The food is secondary – but, it must be offered with peace and joy
- The beverage, again is secondary, but be sure it is love liquefied
- Open The Gift for all to see and hear and experience – better yet LIVE THE GIFT, and invite others to KNOW THE GIFT!
Christmas blessings to all of you.
xo
Mary Geisen says
December 22, 2015 at 8:57 amLove these words!!! This is a great way to start my day!
May your Christmas be the most beautiful time of unwrapping the greatest gift of all – Jesus! Love you!
admin says
December 22, 2015 at 9:07 amMary, it was such fun and holy reverence writing them because it’s TRUTH!!! God bless you and yours this holy season! xo
Shelby says
December 22, 2015 at 11:14 amOh, Susan, this is the best recipe I have seen. I am lacking in a couple of areas but my abundance in different areas more than covers the gap. The GIFT is the most important part and He has so fully filled my heart these last few days.
YOU have been a special gift this year as well. I wish you and your family a VERY merry Christmas and I know 2016 is going to be significant as you continue to speak truth — kindly but firmly — to all of the women who are blessed to “meet” you.
admin says
December 22, 2015 at 11:52 amSweetness overload, Shelby. Much joy and love and hope to you this Christmas and in 2016.
Tara says
December 22, 2015 at 3:27 pmNow this may be my most favorite recipe of yours so far! I am looking forward to whipping this recipe up in the coming days. Love you dear soul. Merry Christmas!
admin says
December 22, 2015 at 3:42 pmAnd, you have all the ingredients!!! Blessings to you my sweet friend.
Kathy says
December 22, 2015 at 4:48 pmOh, I just love this! Thank you, Susan!
admin says
December 22, 2015 at 5:14 pmTHANK YOU, Kathy!!!!
helemarie says
December 22, 2015 at 6:28 pmSee, I do read your posts honey! I truly love this one. It’s one of your best! Have a Blessed , Peaceful Christmas. Love ya honey!
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 6:34 amThanks, HM!
Leigh says
December 22, 2015 at 7:29 pmJust made Aunt Terry’s pumpkin bread but your recipe today is even better! Thanks, Susan, & Merry Christmas!
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 6:34 amHer pumpkin bread is definitely the best ever! Merry & Blessed Christmas, Cous’!
Kelly Balarie says
December 23, 2015 at 6:47 amMerry Christmas. Yes, this is a great recipe for ample love and joy. May your season be blessed and full of Jesus’ love and grace. Thank you for encouraging my heart this morning.
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 6:49 amChristmas blessings to you and yours, Kelly.
Joy Lenton says
December 23, 2015 at 7:10 amWise words well worth heeding in this succinct recipe! I’ve already transgressed a direction or two but now I am more aware about restoring harmony, peace and love back to the celebrations. Thanks, Susan. Blessed to be your neighbour at Tell His Story today. Happy Christmas to you and yours! 🙂 x
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 9:23 amThanks for visiting, Joy. Transgressions are forgivable!
Kathryn Shirey says
December 23, 2015 at 7:34 amWhat a wonderful recipe. we need to lose all the expectations and external trappings of Christmas – and focus on what’s important: loved ones and Jesus.
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 9:23 amChoosing the best part! Thanks for visiting, Kathryn.
Emily says
December 23, 2015 at 7:50 amWonderful recipe. He is the perfect gift!
Merry Christmas!
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 9:24 amSo very perfect!
Michele Morin says
December 23, 2015 at 7:55 amYour list of ingredients makes me think that you must know my kids! All I have to do to get the PARTY ON is to break out the fudge and the chex mix! These guys love to eat, and Christmas goodies are essential! So thankful for your ministry here. Glad to be getting acquainted through our blogs!
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 9:24 amMichele! YES, I feel the same way!
Bethany Boring says
December 23, 2015 at 9:47 amYep…I’m loving and following this recipe!
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 10:17 amGood girl!!! xo
Pam Blosser says
December 23, 2015 at 9:54 amI love #4, “The food is secondary”. I love entertaining and feel God did give me the gift of hospitality. Initially, I ALWAYS worried about the food – is there enough, will everyone like it, etc. Eventually, I learned God blessed the conversation and really didn’t care much about what edibles I placed on the table. Thanks for this message. Merry Christmas!
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 10:17 amPam, me too! It’s all about the FELLOWSHIP and RELATIONSHIP.
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
December 23, 2015 at 10:45 amI think a loving heart is one of the most crucial ingredients! We must do everything we can to not be a Grinch!! Merry Christmas, Susan!
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 11:05 amLauren, isn’t that the truth!!!
Dianne Thornton says
December 23, 2015 at 12:45 pmBeautiful recipe for a sweet Christmas! Feasting on the Bread of Life!
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 12:46 pmThe Bread that is fresh continually!
Carly says
December 23, 2015 at 3:18 pmGreat advice- thanks for sharing. Will try to follow you recipe this Christmas.
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 3:26 pmCarly, I hope all of us do!
Kristin Hill Taylor says
December 23, 2015 at 4:45 pmGather is one of my favorite words, so I really like it in this context! 🙂 Merry Christmas, Susan. Thanks for faithfully linking up at #ThreeWordWednesday.
admin says
December 23, 2015 at 4:55 pmKristin, TWW is one of my happy place link-up’s!!!
Rachel Britton says
December 23, 2015 at 5:38 pmI love this and it was such a nice surprise. I thought I would be getting a cooking recipe. But, your family secret was much better.
admin says
December 24, 2015 at 7:29 amTricked you, did I??? CHRISTmas JOY! And we ALL have the secret!