HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!

CHRISTMAS DEVOTIONAL
Excerpt taken from "The Real Meaning Of Christmas"
By Martha Noebel
CBN Staff Writer

Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world. Shepherds, wise men, and angels all shared in the excitement of knowing about this great event. They knew this was no ordinary baby. The prophets had told of His coming hundreds of years before. The star stopped over Bethlehem just to mark the way for those who were looking for this special child.


Why did He come? Why did God send His son to this sometimes cruel and hard world? He sent Jesus to us so that one day, He would grow up to become a very important part of history. His story (history) is one of truth, love, and hope. It brought salvation to all of us. Without Jesus, we would all die in our sins.


Jesus was born so one day the price could be paid for the things we have done that are wrong. The Bible says that all have sinned. We are all born with a sin nature. We do things that do not please God. Through the sins of Adam and Eve, we have all inherited that sin nature. We need to have that removed. The only way is through Jesus. Jesus came so He could die on the cross for ALL of our sins. If we believe that Jesus died for our sins, we can ask Him to come into our hearts and forgive us. Then, we are clean and made whole. We can know that heaven is a place where we can go to when this life is over.


We can truly be happy at Christmas! No matter what may be happening, we can know that we are His children. We then become sons and daughters of God. Heaven will be our home one day.


Look at Christmas in a new way this year. This is the year to invite Jesus into your heart. You will then have a "Merry Christmas." The joy and peace you will receive will last all year as you look to God for all your needs to be met. Jesus Is The Reason For The Season! Rejoice!


In celebration of the birth of Jesus we exchange gifts. This year I participated in something new...a blogger Secret Santa Gift exchange. Yesterday I received my gift from my Secret Santa. Look what Santa got me...
Gorgeous box filling popped out revealing these 2 super cute gift boxes
This beautiful bracelet and these fabulous earrings were inside! 
Both are by Vera Wang.

I wore my lovely gifts with this Christmas outfit (I tried to twist the earring so that you could see all the pretty stones).

Vintage Dress
Steve Madden Boots
F21 Feather Stole
Finger-less Gloves by Lane Bryant
I found out today that my Secret Santa was Curves and Confidence!! Thank you so much girl. I love love love my gifts! 


I leave for Arizona on Christmas day. Please pray for traveling mercy.
Merry Christmas to ALL!
Kiah


I have attached one of my favorite Christmas songs by Faith Hill titled 
"A Baby Changes Everything"

Comments

Ticka said…
Happy Birthday Jesus indeed!!

Very pretty earrings and bracelet!! She did a wonderful job! I can't wait for my person to get her gift!! =D

You know you rocked out this look don't you?! Just gorgeous!

http://ticka-spoonfullofsugar.blogspot.com/
Savannah said…
Aww, sweet post! Also, LOVE THE EARRINGS SOSOSO MUCH.


xxx
Shanna said…
Nice gifts-- lucky you! You look fab! :)
amen!!! and you look amazing!!!

~nic

ps i love the blogger secret santa; she did a great job! ;-)
Goody said…
safe travels and merry christmas!
Anonymous said…
I'm really loving that dress!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!

Great gifts and you look FIERCE!!
sajuki said…
Merry Christmas :)
Fashion Pad said…
CUTE!!! I can't believe you got that feather stole from F21. That is soooo hot! Gimme! LOL...
Shea said…
You are soooo very welcome, I love how you mixed vintage and edgy!

Safe travels and Merry Christmas!
Lovely pressies, Kiah! The earrings really suit you! And your outfit is KILLER AWESOME!

♥ laura
the blog of worldly delights
Vivi N. said…
Happy Holidays, Kiah! Wishing you a safe journey. :o)
Anonymous said…
I have to do Secret Santa at work and the person I chose quit and now I have to find something for the person he chose. This really sucks. I am glad it all worked out for you.
Laura said…
Praise the Lord that HE is the reason for the season!!!!! Happy Birthday Jesus!!!

Love your secret Santa that was so sweet. you styled it up so perfectly!!!

I'll be praying for you and your family that your trip will be safe and you'll have a wonderful time. =)

!!!!!!!Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
Shannon said…
I love how you incorporated the red underneath and a blogger Secret Santa is such a cool idea! Merry Christmas to you and God Bless!


www.shannonsometimes.blogspot.com
canvasofculture said…
merry christmas! what an amazing post- love your confidence& fierce posing:)

http://canvasofculture.blogspot.com/
Sincerely Mally said…
This post is perfect and just what I needed! Inspiration, Glitz & Fashion. I still love those feathers <3

Happy Holidays!

Mally
xox
Happy Holidays! You look great as always.

-Shakiyla
Anonymous said…
Intense. Great pairing of the feathers with the dress.
Great post! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! You looked great! Love the feathers and motorcycle gloves.
Marisa said…
Love the feathers! So fabulous!

- Marisa <3

vivavoluptuous.blogspot.com
LA Lynn's said…
I'm IN LOVE with this post!!!!! Happy BORN Day Sweet Baby Jesus!!!!

I see I missed alot... I want to particpate in the blogger secret santa next year!!! :p

Sending traveling mercy your way!!!! Wishing you a Happy NEW YEARS!
What a sweet post and you look great Kiah! I really love those pants! Cute Cute Cute!!

Myeshia

http://Full-FiguredDiva.blogspot.com
Unknown said…
WOOW you rock !!!!
oh she picked gorgeous jewellery for you! i hope you had a great holiday and safe travelling. Wishing you a peaceful and healthy new year Kiah, continue inspiring us all :)
xox
Just Daisy said…
Awwww Happy belated Christmas those earrings are sooooooo beautiful <3

xoxo,
daisy
xoxo Kellz* said…
love ure things!!!! xoxo
Curvy CEO said…
That feather stole is FIERCE. I just checked and it's not available anymore :(