Here we are, on the eve of Christmas. So much to celebrate, so little time.
Slowly, I have come to understand that Christmas is not just about celebrating the birth of Jesus, but to celebrate the joy of anticipation of his second coming. Maybe you already knew that - but I'm a little new at this, and the discoveries of God's miracles are still popping up everywhere.
And with that group of people trying to take "Christ" out of Christmas - well, it's not working! I've heard more "Merry Christmas" wishes when I'm out and about than ever before. I've seen polite drivers and patient people at the stores. I've seen smiles on the faces of people who don't have much to celebrate, and I've seen our Angel Tree at church stripped of the cards with present ideas and the space under the tree stuffed.
And isn't that just like God? to take a bad situation and turn it around?
My prayer for today...
Lord Jesus, Happy Birthday! Your life and your devotion to your Father have turned the world upside down. I praise you for your love you have gifted us with, for the sacraments, and for the church. I pray that you bless all who believe in you with a special Christmas blessing; whether it be a feeling of joy, contact from distant family, or a fresh blanket of snow; may all those gifts be recognized as coming from you.
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