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Monday, December 2, 2019

Oh Where Is The Christ Child?



For to 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

As we begin the month of December, which is usually at a frantic pace due to human expectations, where is the Christ child? Is the frenzy mainly due to preparing for his birthday? Really? 

Every year this holiday can be a real joy stealer and stress producer if you allow it to. It is kind of like Martha and Mary in the Bible (Luke 19:38-42) where Martha was crazy with all the preparing and Jesus told her In a round about way to relax and chill. Have you had a desire every year after you say to yourself “whew I am glad that is over” to recenter the celebrating on Christ as it should be? Then why not make it happen?

What is Christmas about anyway? Blown up snoopy characters, smurfs, teddy bears, snow men, and here it comes, Santa Claus? Not going to diss Santa because the story of Saint Nick has a history of gift giving but the focus should not block out the reason for the season. Where is Christ in your Christmas celebrating? 

PRAYER: Father help me refocus on what the day of Christmas truly is. This time of year people get super nice and generous and I would like to think it is because of you that they do it. I pray for those who may be religious but not truly know you to find you this time of year. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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