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1. Christmas is NOT about gifts! We spend so much time shopping, paying, wrapping, stressing... over gifts. I'm learning this year how very misguided that really is. What if you had no family to buy gifts for? What if you were all alone this Christmas?
2. Treasure the gift of family! We take each other for granted. We focus on "my" instead of "our" or "you." Am I really going to have to listen to Uncle George's pontifications again? Or deal with Grandma's snide comments all day long? Whatever... is it really so bad to put up with that for one day? Instead of focusing on the one person who drives you crazy, why not take time to look at the blessing of family. What joy have these people brought into your life? How have they put up with you, despite your flaws and imperfections? Be thankful your family loves you in spite of you!
3. Remember the Prince of Peace! Christmas is the celebration of our Savior's birth, but Jesus didn't come down here as a baby and stay that way. He came and grew into a man, to preach and teach -- in word and action -- of God's love, forgiveness, hope and peace. Christmas is simply where the gift begins. Will you receive his gift -- relationship with him that covers all your sin and leads to eternal life?
This Christmas more than any other, Jesus' peace is the gift I most cherish. My heart has been so heavy, but His peace is filling me and comforting me.
Whatever burdens or hurts you carry this Christmas, I pray you will know that Jesus was born for you. He wants to fill your heart with the same peace He's giving me.
For unto 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
16 comments:
Your words are true. There has been tragic loss of a child in my community this week. I'm trying to focus on bringing joy to my own children, holding them tight, and loving every moment together.
It is important to remember what Christmas is about and to cherish your time with family. Thank you for the reminder.
Amen, Karen. Amen.
A perfect reminder. Thank you.
In a lowly manager Peace was birthed for and to all mankind!
Hugs from Arkansas
Thanks. Karen! I've been trying to focus my family that it's not about us. It's about the birth of Jesus.
Praise Jesus. Amen.
blessings, Carla
Great words Karen. We all need to remember the true reason we celebrate Christmas and find the love within us that is Jesus.
~Merry Christmas to you and your family. Keeping your son in my prayers.
Rosann
It really is all about praising Jesus. I love reading of others who are remembering the reason for the season! (On a side note, your opening paragraph did strike my curiousity, so I will stay tuned for a potential future post.) :-) I hope everything is well for you and your family and I wish you a blessed Christmas!
I couldn't have said it any better!!!
Stopping through with vB wishing you and your a blessed Christmas.
Thank you, everyone, for your kind words.
Tykes Mom, thanks for your patience! Everything is all right, just a bump in the road so to speak.
Bottom line: We are thankful for God's presence this Christmas more than ever before. Can't go wrong with that!
Love to you and your family. May we all embrace the beauty and gifts in front of us each and every day. XO
Most of us (and I do hope it's not all) carry hurt and pain this Christmas. But through great posts such as these that remind us of Jesus' love, I hope HE will be enough to wipe out all the sorrow.
Oh Karen, I am so sorry about your son. Thank you for this post. I completely agree with you. We need to cherish the things that are really important to us ~ family. There is so much hussle and bustle about the commercial aspect of this holiday that we forget the importance of it all sometimes.
Love and prayers to you and your family,
Lexie
Oh Karen, I am so sorry about your son. Thank you for this post. I completely agree with you. We need to cherish the things that are really important to us ~ family. There is so much hussle and bustle about the commercial aspect of this holiday that we forget the importance of it all sometimes.
Love and prayers to you and your family,
Lexie
My husband and I keep it really simple now with the kids grown. It's just nice to be together for a meal and each other's company, and that's it.
I hope all is well with your family, and Merry Christmas!
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