One week before Christmas. I hope that Christmas this year brings new joys in each reader’s life. Christmas is the time, of course, where we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus of Nazareth. May you follow Him according to your hearts dictates and continue to grow closer to Him through a daily walk with Him.
This is the time of year when each Christian has the chance to become better witnesses to those around them. It doesn’t matter if it’s at the gas station, the mall, office, shop, school or even church. We can show an attitude that would be pleasing to God and Jesus as we live our daily lives. The beauty of that is if we start better habits early in the season maybe they will become permanent habits of ours, a kinder heart, more patient spirit, better listener, etc.
What do you change about yourself at Christmastime that is for the better? What do you change about yourself at Christmas time that is for the worse? We may be mild mannered all year long but when it come to shopping for that special gift we become something that most people would not recognize in us, be it good or bad. The extra money, stress, family and such can put such a strain on us that we’ve lost our unique witness to those around us. Above all things Christmas ought to bring out the true joy that is ours as children of God.
May you reflect on your life this joyous season and let Christ be the true and only reason for the season in your life. Gifts are good but if they make us lose sight of Christ then we need to reflect on how and why we do them. Don’t quit giving gifts but give them with a new heart and a mind for Christs birth.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
