The Joy of Christmas

Tonight I have been writing out my Christmas notes to my co-workers, my friends, my family. It's really put me in a mood and time of reflection. So many people get caught up in the materialistic part of the Christmas holiday. So many people lose sight of what this season is really about. This season is about Jesus, the Savior of the world. It's not about the gifts, the food, the presents. Those things are good, I'm not saying they're wrong, they just shouldn't be our main focus. Jesus came into this world just to die, just to save us, to pay a price that we could never pay. He should be our focus at this time of year. We should remember the reason He came. We should be like the angel who spoke to the shepards "Fear not, I bring you good tidings of great joy..." We need to spread the gospel this season; to show the light that lives in us to the world. I don't think many people realize that this time of the year has the HIGHEST suicide rate. So many people are lost and we need to show them the hope that is inside of us. So, this Christmas season, (and it shouldn't only be at this time, but all year) as you spend time gathered with your loved ones, as you do some last minute shopping, share the good news! Be a light! Let others know that there is hope! Be kind and compassionate. And BE thankful that God has blessed you with a family to spend these moments with. Cherish them. Love them. Remember them.