Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Wind the clock back 365 days to 2019 and no one could predict this year and all the changes that occurred.This Christmas is no doubt lonely for most and looks much different than normal. Creativity has been ushered in and many do a Zoom Christmas.
On this day that is supposed to be celebrating Jesus’ birth many don’t even really think about Him or why a celebration is occurring. What’s with the gifts, the tree, the blown up reindeer on the front lawn, the Christmas cookies, the stockings, the lights on neighborhood homes, the Red Kettle campaign, and Santa? Where is the babe in a manger wrapped in swaddling clothes?
Can you pause this day to give thanks to God for the gift of His Son Jesus’ who came to take the sins of the world? Can your celebration include the Christmas story from Luke 2 and maybe some carols? Christmas is meaningful family time but your family time should not forget the real reason for this season.
PRAYER: Father I admit I get all caught up in the details of a secular Christmas and often times don’t even pause on this day to do devotions or sit and have a quiet time. Help me make this Christmas different by interjecting the real purpose of this most Holy day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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