I've really been thinking about new Christmas traditions... Since this truly is a year of "firsts" for us, I've just really been thinking about ways to make things different and more Christ-centered. How do you go about doing that, when the whole world is about "worldly" things??
Well, the whole purpose of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Jesus... I think that calls for a cake!! Lots of candles, lots of singing :) Sweet!!
The 2nd hang up I've had is the focus on presents. My kids are young, and for the most part my youngest 2 slip into the "what's in it for me" mentality. Yeah, I'm pretty sure I did too at that age. So I have really been thinking about this... and here is what came to mind...
The
very first present was not wrapped in fancy paper, but in "swaddling
cloths", rags if you will.. Not toys, not jewelry, not electronics...but
a gift for the whole world...given by the best Father (not Santa) ever
known. It's the best gift known to mankind, yours if you want it.. Just
say "yes" and receive this amazing gift of love!! You'll never regret
it, you won't want to exchange it, and its available 24/7... no waiting
in lines, no sizes to worry about or colors to choose from. Jesus...
the greatest gift you will EVER receive! He comes with a lifetime (and
eternal) guarantee! :) And better yet, its FREE!! You can't buy it in stores, or online, or even order from a catalog (do people still do that??)
It truly is that simple.
Time to refocus, time to have conversations, time to love on those who need love the most...
No, I didn't solve the problem, or have any great answers downloaded into my heart or spirit... but I love that message. Thank you, Lord, for that picture of simplicity.
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