Christmas Thoughts

As many of you have determined, I am absolutely HORRIBLE at blogging. It's not because I don't have things to say or ideas to share. It's just that I have always been horrible at writing them all down. Ask my parents. They never even had the temptation to read my diary when I was a kid. They knew better. I rarely wrote anything in it.

I have tried many times to make it a habit (the latest being blogging), but it never seems to work out. So, I hope that if anyone reads these, they will understand why there aren't many posts.

Anywho...now that my rambling is over...I just want to wish everyone out there a very, VERY Merry CHRISTmas! (Yes, I know I capitalized the C-H-R-I-S-T. It was on purpose.)

I have always loved Christmas. Not only do we get to exchange gifts to show our appreciation for each other, but we get to spend time with our loved ones, and we don't even have to make up a reason. It seems that in recent days, there has to be a "reason" to gather with family. Are we not allowed to ENJOY being with our parents? Siblings? Grandparents? Maybe I am just old-fashioned, but I really do enjoy it. I hope that I am not the only one.

One of the other reasons I LOVE Christmas is because of all the decorations. Ever since I was a kid, I have loved going out and seeing all of the lights and garland. Granted, I prefer a white Christmas, but living in middle America, you can't always get one. Still, the lights and decorations are just beautiful! I love decorating our house too, and I leave them all up until at least New Year's! :o)

Finally, I think the reason that I REALLY love Christmas is that it is such a great time to refocus our lives. We can easily get caught up into he hustle and bustle of the season, and sucked in to the trap of commercialism, but it really can be a great time to just reflect on what we are really here for...to love God. It amazes me every time I think about it...He sent His only son to save all of us. Think about it. I mean, REALLY think about it. Would you be willing to do that? I don't know that I would.

Christmas time makes it easier to see the wonder of God, but I hope it helps all of us remember throughout the year.

May God bless you all and may you have a very Merry CHRISTmas!