Christmas projects are nearing completion, and I am grateful for many hands that willingly contribute to the effort to share gifts of heart and love with others!  Working this morning on Primary 2013 gifts for those in our primary, I am grateful for this....

I AM A CHILD OF  ROYAL BIRTH
By Anna  Johnson
I am a child of royal birth.
My Father is King of heaven and earth.
My spirit was born in the courts on high.
A child beloved, a princess (prince) am I.
I was nurtured there: I lived by His side.
In a home where patience and love abide.
My mother was there in that glorious place.
Blessing her children with queenly grace.

I grew to stature that spirits grow.
I gained the knowledge I needed to know.
I was taught the truth and I knew the plan
That God and Christ laid out for man.
I was there when the stars of morning sang.
I mingled my voice when the heavens rang.
I was there to rejoice, to praise and applaud
The shouts of joy from the sons of God.

I waited my turn and I came to earth
Through the wonderful channel of human birth.
Then the curtains were closed and the past was gone.
On the future, too, the curtains were drawn.
I lived on earth, and God willed it so.
With freedom to choose the way I should go.
I must search for truth, I must serve and obey.
I must walk by faith or fall by the way.

Some day I’ll go back: I will answer the call
I’ll return with my record to the Father of all.
The books will be opened and so will my heart.
There will be rejoicing if I’ve done my part.
My Father, the King, with his infinite love
Will welcome me back to the mansions above.
The curtains will part and eternity,
In it’s light and glory, will open to me.

Love the peace of knowing that I am a Child of God. I see His hand in my life more than daily! What word could describe how often I am touched, prompted, to know that He is watchful and aware.... many, many times each day.  I am thankful to know, and hope I can teach my children to trust Him in all things.  Primary 2013 theme is "I am a Child of God."  Do we comprehend the depth of those six words? Eternal consequence, un-measureable implication and detail!!!  Laus Deo. Thank you Father and Mother!