In the midst of the shopping, wrapping, cooking, cleaning, driving, gatherings, and more, may we take time to…
pause. breathe. pray.
And turn our eyes, ears, hearts and minds to the true meaning of Christmas. For when we do, we will see that life wasn’t easy for Mary and Joseph. Their days were challenging as well, in a different way. Yet despite their challenges, they chose to trust God’s Word, ways and will over their own. And at the end of day, they had Jesus, love in human form, before them.
In the midst of our busy days - and minds- may we make space to remember that Jesus was born to show you and me what love in action looks like and sounds like. Also, he came to remind us that our true worth is as children of God - not in what we have, not in our titles, not in our bank accounts, not in our accomplishments, not in our doings. Yet by simply being we are His children, who are seen, heard, loved, and welcomed as we are, flaws and all. And the question Christmas asks us is will we see, hear, love and welcome Jesus into our lives too?
The choice is ours.
How loving is that?
May we find rest in this truth and may it help fuel us the rest of our days.
With love and hope,
Shawn