christmas thoughts for the new year

happy new year!! so i know christmas was a week ago but i just keep thinking about a line in the song O Holy Night..."til He appeared and the soul felt its worth. a thrill of hope the weary world rejoices."

i've heard this song a million times but this line really stuck with me this season. the whole idea that Jesus appeared to this weary world...that He saw us as worthy of making Himself known to us. that He affirmed us as valuable & desired relationship with us. and that He freely gives us hope and a new life that He can only provide. i am amazed. all praise to God who has loved us, redeemed us and given us the hope!!