Today is December 9. It's another humid day in Houston, although a "cold" front is supposed to be coming through tonight. It doesn't feel like December and it really doesn't feel like Christmas. I've had so many other things on my mind during the past few weeks, and I feel like I've missed the "peace on earth and good will toward men" memo. I haven't been rude to anyone, or at least I hope I haven't. I'm just tired, stressed, and a bit cynical lately.
I know that there is still time to feel the spirit of the season, but I'm beginning to realize that this may be a year that I just sort of "miss" Christmas. Has anyone else felt this way? Like you were just sort of going through the motions and the next thing you know it's December 26? I've had those years before, but I was really hoping to "feel" Christmas this year. My dad's side of the family is getting together for the first time in a long time. It's going to be lots of crazy fun, and I don't want to miss out on the joy of Christmas with the people I love most in this world.
I need suggestions. How can I really get in the spirit of Christmas? Have you ever "missed" Christmas? How do I put aside my fatigue, stress, and cynicism for the next few days? How can I be a kid and feel the joy that should come with this season?
Perspective shift from how we feel to how the world felt to get a savior. A baby born to a mother only to be crucified for the forgiveness of our sins. Someone loved us so much that he died for us while we were not yet born. I am grateful; blessed and find joy in the Lord. See u in OK for some fun and laughter. Love ya
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful perspective. I think many people are guilty of separating Christmas from Easter, when in fact, one would not exist without the other. Love you and your heart for Christ.
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