Fires of Joy @ Christmas

Feux de Joie

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice . Philippians 4:4
Christmas is here! It is a time when many of us as Christians will gather with family and friends and enjoy our time. It is indeed a time when we open presents and eat a lot of good food. We rejoice with the members of our church and enjoy the fellowship we share with one another.

Bonfires light up the river banks of the Mississippi from Baton Rouge to New Orleans to steer Papa Noel as he sails down the river in his paddle boat . The celebration is called Feux de Joie (Fires of Joy). Let this be a time when we have feux de joie burn in our hearts and pass it on to all those we meet during this season. Let us be guiding lights to those walking in darkness and steer them to see Christ, the light of the world, the savior of the world is born.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, as we enter into this season of celebration, we thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. May our hearts be filled with the joy of His birth, and may this joy overflow to all those we encounter. Help us to be shining lights in a world filled with darkness, guiding others to experience the true meaning of Christmas. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.