Christmas morning...sure can be different as you go through life. No longer is the morning started off early with the excitement of children opening presents. The mess of wrapping paper, boxes, bows, etc. is not as large as it has been in the past. Reading of the Christmas story at bedtime on Christmas Eve is done on a different day but the True Reason for the season is not forgotten. No matter how things change, He does not. The story of His birth is always treasured. If it would not have been for Jesus coming to this earth, we would not be here today. His death and resurrection were the purpose of His birth. Last night I saw pictures on Facebook of families making birthday cakes for Jesus. I hope they also celebrated His birth this morning among the gift opening and chaos that happens. Oh how I pray for more children to know Him in an intimate way. I strive to get His story into every little heart I can. But that is not all I need to do. I must disciple them to they will understand how to have Him in their lives 24/7. If I do not follow through, they very well could fall away. I do not want to see anyone do that. I know of many who have been negative about today. "It's not the day He was born. We are telling lies to our children about His birth story. Culture turned His story into Him being born in a stable." My question to them is shouldn't we celebrate His birthday every day of the year? What makes the difference when we celebrate as long as we celebrate? I totally agree with the thought the world has taken commercialism to the extreme with the holiday. I have no arguments there. But to put negative into a positive situation is something I do not agree with. Maybe I am thinking wrong but I do not think we should be worrying about those who are celebrating His birth but instead be focused on those who are not in relationship with Him. That is where my focus is and will stay. He came to this earth to die for all of us. I do not want his birth, death, or resurrection to go in vain!
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for coming to this earth to die for me. Thank You for loving me so much that You guide me throughout my days. Lord, cleanse me so You can fill me to overflowing with Your love. May Your words, actions, and attitude be heard/seen through me today. May You be greater. Father, I pray for those who are without You to find You. I pray for those who have found You to go deeper in their relationship with You. May You be the peace all mankind finds today. May You be the strength needed for those going through today with a family member who has passed on; those in the military separated from family; those who are in 'broken' families with the children with the other parent; those who are in their last days on this earth; those with strife among their family; families with prodigals; those with addiction that is killing them...oh Lord, there are so many different people who come to my mind that need Your peace. Thank You Jesus for being My True Reason! Amen.
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