Christmas With Family

Posted on December 25, 2007 
Filed Under Life, Personal

The blog has had a few days of neglect. Family first, even before blogging! We’ve had plenty of preparation for Christmas festivities. And now, as the big day comes to a close, I’ve got to say it has been a fine and joyous celebration.

Church last night, including the candlelit observance, was marvelous. The excitement of this morning, from discovering treats and small gifts in the stockings (hung with care, of course), to the “birthday cake for Jesus,” and then some nice time together opening presents, followed by a magnificent deep-fried turkey dinner…it was all good. Then the weather cooperated, and we had some time outside. Now, after too much dessert, we’re about to have one last bit of pie or perhaps some ice cream. It is Christmas, after all!

This was a day of relatively relaxed time together as a family, and we enjoyed the space and time away from deadlines and the usual line-up of activities. Ahhhh, the way the day should be spent.

I’m mindful that many cannot be with family today, and that there are some who have no family with whom to get together. I’m also aware of the many around the world suffering injustice, unable to see much worldly joy in the day. There are families with great tension, unresolved conflict, and challenges that seem insurmountable.

Thank you, Lord, for the way You’ve blessed me, and for grace…for I deserve none of the good gifts You’ve bestowed upon me. Let me savor the moment, and let me reflect more intently upon Your Son, who left the beauty and privilege of heaven – His throne and position with You – and came to this dusty world. He willingly came that we might be reconciled to You, that through His blood sacrifice He might purchase our redemption. Thank You for the gift of Your Son. May I celebrate that Truth every day.

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