12 Days of Christmas

I love the words and tune of the 12 Days of Christmas.  I discovered the meaning behind the phrases and wanted to share them with you. The twelve days of Christmas begin on Christmas day and end on Twelfth Night — January 5th, the night before Epiphany

Graphic from: Fresh Plans

Definitions of the Phrases

My true love-......... God
gave to me-......... any person in Christ
a Partridge in a pear tree-......... Jesus on the cross
2 turtle doves- ......... Old and New testaments
3 French hens-......... faith, hope and charity
4 calling birds-......... the 4 gospels
5 golden rings-......... the first 5 books of Old Testament
6 geese-a-......... laying- the 6 days of Creation
7 swans-a-swimming-......... 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit
8 maids-a-milking-......... 8 beatitudes
9 ladies dancing-......... 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit
10 Lords-a-leaping-......... 10 commandments
11 pipers piping-......... 11 faithful disciples
12 drummers drumming-......... 12 points of belief in the Apostles Creed

While I was surfing looking for information on The 12 Days of Christmas I discovered: Fresh Plans Engaging learning tools for the modern K-12 classroom. I discovered a post by Rebecca titled: The Twelve Days of Christmas which contains a large variety of information and links.  She also has a few posts about Christmas around the world.



Blessings

Christmas Lights

This week we took Sir N to see some Christmas lights.  I loved seeing his delight and pleasure !

This home is new to us but started our journey off to find the lights

This lady had such a generous heart and blessed us so much chatting.

This house won 2nd place in the Australian National Christmas Light competion in 2006.

Thinking about and talking about Jesus

blessings

Ask and you shall receive

This morning I cried out to the Lord and asked Him to please bless me with a gift.  I really feel the need of a special blessing.

This afternoon I went to my post box and found an envelope.  On the front in big bold letters

A gift for you ...

You can imagine how my heart was pounding. That's the first time that has ever happened. With trembling hands I opened the envelope and with in was a book for me ....

Title: The 10 Second Rule
Author: Clare De Graaf
Pages: 176
Published: 2011
Hardcover ISBN: 978 0 9836897 0 6

I can't wait to read it. Have any of you read / heard about this book ?  If so what were your thoughts ?

I am feeling so blessed I just had to share.  Due to the obedience of John and Sarita Holzmann I experienced the answer to a heartfelt cry to my Lord. Thank you so much.

Blessings

What others are saying about the book:

"Excellent ... helps turn down the noise so we can listen, really listen to the Savior's direction and follow! I highly recommend this small book filled with big impact!" 
- Joni Eareckson Tada
Founder / CEO of Joni and Friends International Disability Center

"Ephesians 2:10 tells us, ‘For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do the work that He has prepared in advance for us to do.’ In his book The 10 Second Rule, Clare encourages us to become so familiar with the voice of the Spirit of God, so in tune with His call, that we hasten to listen and obey. This has been Clare’s lifestyle for many years as he mentors other men and sees many of them grow in Christ."
BETTY HUIZENGA
Founder, Apples of Gold Ministries