Christmas Joy?

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”Romans 14:17

Often this season of ‘peace on earth good will to men’ is riddled with anxiety, unmet expectations, sorrow, grief, and not the ‘ho ho ho Merry Christmas’ that seems to always be captured in the life of small children. Oh to be childlike again and get rid of issues that seem to be accentuated this time of year.

Often times it is the ‘culture’ or ‘this present world’ we live in that causes these feelings. But that is what they are simply feelings. Well in the case of those who had a significant other pass away in this past year it will bring heartache that they are sharing this alone. In time that ache may become less but it is still there and still real.

Just remember what this holiday is about. It is about a baby born in a barn who would become our savior. This miracle birth would set people free. The Saint Nicholas thing of giving gifts anonymously seems to be the main event and everyone in their own mind has to make the decision of who and what you will be celebrating this Christmas. Don’t worship Santa, don’t worship angels but let the King of Kings have first place not only on December 25 but every day thereafter. If you have not made Him Lord of your life private message me and I can tell you how.

PRAYER:Father in Heaven I look forward each year to Christmas celebration but I do have a hard time getting ‘into it’ at first. Thank you for helping me overcome that to help not only myself but others I encounter or those who would be in my home have the joy of your presence. In Jesus’ name. Amen.