blessings to you this christmas, from my family to yours

For to us a child is born,
to us a son is gven;
and the government shall be on his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
                                          Isaiah 9:6

And to those who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor the will of man, but of God. 
                                           Matthew 1:12-13

Praise the Lord, all nations!
Extol him, all peoples!
For great is his steadfast love towards us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord!
                                          Psalm 117: 1-2