Merry Christmas Balanced Life Family!
Welcome to the holiday season! It’s one of my favorite times of the year. Many say, “Tis the season to be jolly.” I feel that it’s the season to be thoughtful and thankful.
I realize that this isn’t a joyful season for many people. Many people grieve themselves through the holidays thinking of people they’ve lost, possessions they lack, and opportunities they’ve missed.
Well, let me tell you this. It doesn’t matter what your condition may be, you have so much to be grateful for. Your heavenly Father has allowed you to possess the greatest gift anyone has ever received.
It all began when he sent his only begotten son Jesus, to earth as a baby, who was wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger. That was when the sky lit up with the multitude of heavenly hosts praising God and saying “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace good will toward men.” Luke 2:13 WOW! Can you imagine that spectacular sight?
Baby Jesus was 100% human and 100% divine. He brought joy to the world and the gift of eternal life. My God, what a powerful birth! That birth gave you the opportunity to have joy while living on earth, even as you endure hard times, and after this life is over, the gift of eternal life. No one could offer a better gift.
Through the hustle and bustle of shopping, gift-giving, decorating, and feasting, remember whose birthday you’re celebrating. If you don’t receive a gift, remember it’s not your birthday. As you feast, be thankful that you’re able to do so. When you turn on Christmas lights, think of it as lighting up a small part of the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus. What a blessing to have a Father who loves you so much, that he sent his son to be your savior and offer you the greatest gift of all. So let’s celebrate! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!
