THE HOLIDAYS

This ceramic tree brings back many memories of my childhood.  I remember seeing one of these in various homes as we visited friends and family during the holidays.  My sister still has hers.  However this one is just a replica of those lighted trees that I saw back then.  I really didn't think too much about them then.  Now that I am indeed a great deal older, I felt like I wanted one.  So, the coveted Hobby Lobby had them for sale at the price of $29.99.  Even though I love having it lit everyday, it is not the same ceramic tree.  I was trying to imitate it.  I just want those feelings to return.

So as this holiday season begins as today is December 1, 2020,  I will take the things that brought back those memories I had of Christmas as a child, and remember what Christmas to me is really all about.  It is not the things and decorations. Christmas, first is about the birth of Jesus and what he has done for us.  He came to the earth sent by his Father to take all our sins on that cross when he died and then rose again.  Now, if and when we believe in him, our sins are wiped clean.  It doesn't mean we won't ever sin, but it does mean we are forgiven no matter what.  When God sees us, he sees us as his children and loves us.  

I have told my children then, and now adult children, it doesn't matter what ever they do themselves or even feel about me, I will always love them.  Nothing will ever take away my love for them. That's what God's love is for us. His love for us is never ending.

Therefore, I pray all will take these words to look back and remember for your own self.  Especially this year.  It has been hard for us all including me and maybe for different reasons. Things change and these times will too.  Good and bad.  I choose to look forward and put my trust in God, not circumstances or people.  

I did start early especially this year.  I needed it and I feel sure you do too.  Enjoy this season no matter your circumstances.  Remember God loves you!

Merry Christmas