“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

““The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).” Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Is there someone missing from your Christmas table this year? Maybe the loss of a loved one or a family member serving in the military, or a prodigal child. Thankfully we have a precious gift that is lasting with us all year. He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Immanuel-God with us. Even when we see life in black and white, God is mightier than our darkest days.

This photo is of me, my mom, and my sister at S.N.O.B restaurant in Charleston, SC. This is somewhere we have been with our Dad. This year we made a new memory. Although Dad didn’t have a place setting with us, we have the peace of God knowing that he is with our Immanuel who is with us always. On this Thankful Thursday, let’s live for today and be thankful for the one who holds our tomorrows.

If you are missing someone today, the Christmas song for you is Wonderful by Cain.