Laurel Jean's MusicNotes
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** Romans 6:23**
ââ¦The free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our
Lord.â (World English Bible)
Beloved:
Greetings and thanks for reading my âNotes.â It is always a joy to
stay in touch with old friends and to welcome new ones.
As I write, the earthly lights of Christmas are safely tucked away for
another season. Our churches and our lives are wrapped in the garment
of âOrdinary Time.â Still, child of God that I am, I want to hear
that story, just one more time! I want to live that story always!
Donât you?
*âOh, wonât you tell me one more time? It brings me so much joy
To hear of Mary, and of Joseph, and that Baby Boyâ¦â*
One more timeâ¦wonât you join me on this journey of joyful
mysteries, to visit once again the people and places surrounding our
Lord, Jesus Christ as He came into this world?
Wait with me in the temple courtyard with the crowds to greet a
speechless Zacharias who has just been told by the angel Gabriel that
he and his wife Elizabeth will be blessed in their old age with a son
(John the Baptist.)
Let us reminisce together with Mary, the mother of Jesus, of the time
when she, too, was visited by that angel Gabriel. Weâll follow her as
she hurries away to the hill country of Judea to the house of her
cousin Elizabeth. Can you hear their emotional greetings and praises to
God as they spend time together, preparing for that truly awesome work
which God is doing in their lives, and ours?
Come with me to weep and pray with Mary as she is found to be with
child after returning home. Witness her unwavering trust in God as she
prays for Joseph and surrenders completely to God's Will.
Pause with me a while at the Bethlehem manger to praise and worship God
for the gift of His only Son. Weâll sit with the innkeeper as he
beholds this wondrous Love of God, exclaiming, *âThe Child for Whom I
had no room came to prepare a place for me!â*
Let us follow Mary and Joseph to the temple in Jerusalem as they
present their firstborn son in accordance with the law of the Lord. Can
you hear the tearful praises of Simeon and Anna as each takes their
turn, gathering the Child Jesus into their arms and blessing Him for
His journey?
Then weâll return with Mary and Joseph to the temple years later to
find that the young boy Jesus, presumed to be lost, has been about His
Fatherâs business all along. Hear that gentle reminder for us to
*âtake His hand. Letâs make every day Christmas...â* a
celebration of His Love, *ââ¦living that story He lives in you and
me.â*
âLiving That Storyâ is available on CD thru my Web site. You can
purchase online with PayPal, call me with your credit card order, or
print my order form to purchase by mail using check/money order. If you
buy any three items directly thru my Web site, shipping is free. Check
it out and hear samples on my âAlbums, Etceteraâ Page.
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The download version of this album can be purchased currently thru my
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âLiving That Storyâ will also soon be available on your favorite
download and streaming sites such as iTunes and Amazon. Just do an
artist search for âLaurel Jeanâ to bring up my music. Currently,
two singles âWhateverâ and âThe Blessing of Your Love,â as well
as my âJourney Homeâ collection are available on these sites. If
you purchase and like what you hear, please take time to write a review
and use the sharing features on these sites to tell your friends. That
really means a lot!
As always, a portion of sales from âMusic By Laurel Jeanâ is
dedicated to outreach on behalf of the blindness community. Thanks for
helping me help others. Godâs Light keeps shining!
On another note, Lord willing, Iâm looking forward to presenting
music and ministry during a brief visit to Central Illinois very soon!
Please keep this trip and these times of ministry in the Champaign and
Springfield areas in your prayers. You can find details on my Events
page, here.
<http://laureljean.com/events.html>
Remember that the family who prays together stays together. Take time
to keep the rest of the âMusicNotesâ family in your prayers.
Sharing a praise or a prayer request is as easy as responding to this
Email at info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx or calling (618) 423-9783. I always love
to hear from you!
Thanking you again for your ongoing prayers and support, and for
staying in touch! Until next time, God bless you and keep His Song in
your heart!
Your sister in Christ,
Laurel Jean
*Included in this issue are quotes surrounded by asterisks (*). These
are lyrics from âLiving That Story,â © 2016 by Laurel Jean Walden.
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