My family has always enjoyed the Christmas season, baking goodies, family time, presents, etc. My father would, as we became older, had us read scripture and pray before diving into the presents. Having a daughter has allowed me the opportunity to continue with the heart of a child at Christmas. While I have played up the "fun" of what can be had at this time of year, I've tried to instill within my daughter the heart of Jesus Christ. Not just during this time of year should she only see or hear about our Blessed Redeemer and Savior. Yes, we have all heard it and probably said it,'Jesus Christ is the reason for the season'. While this is very true, my paradigm has changed to Jesus Christ is the reason period! For all occasions/life, this should be my thought process. It is a lifestyle we should aspire to live daily-the example of Jesus Christ. Our lives really should not change during a particular day, week or month-ever how one would define the Christmas Season. I believe Christians can enjoy Christmas and should celebrate our Lord's birth, life, death and resurrection. The challenge, at least for me, is to keep the commercialization into perspective and live obediently and enjoy the reason daily.
C-Christ, the reason, period!
H-Holy
R-Risen Lord
I-Immanuel, God with us
S-Savior
T-The King of Kings
M-Messiah
A-Almighty God
S-Sacrificial Lamb.....................Merry Christmas, Blessings in your pursuit.......TO
Hey, Tom,
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying your blog and the writings you post. You've obviously been through a cross experience in your life and are using it as our Father intends - to draw you closer to him. I'm inspired by the growth I see in you through your words. God will bless you in so many ways for your faithfulness to Him. He is so very good!!
Jeff and I are being led into another adventure, maybe you know. We'll be moving back home sometime this year, as Jeff will be assuming the pulpit responsibilities for the Belpre Church of Christ. This decision has been made after much prayer, and is a difficult one, as our years in Louisville have been beautiful ones.
Well, long comment. We'll continue to be in prayer for you and Lauren as you continue to walk with our Lord.
Love to you both,
Your cuz'ns - Tonnie and Jeff