INSPIRASUNS

Yep, we are just one week away from Christmas. As we all scramble to get those last things checked off the list, the last minutes gifts, the baking, Christmas cards, and parties, I hope we can find a moment to just be. I’m just as guilty as others, getting so wrapped up in the traditions and the stress of buying and giving of gifts that I forget the why – why are we celebrating this time of year.

I’ve started to think that it would be interesting to just say, no gifts this year. Or only a gift that comes from the heart, hand made, handwritten, something along those lines. What if you couldn’t give a gift that was just bought off the shelf? What if you could only give a gift made with love? You know kind of like the gift that Father gave of His only Son. Totally made with love. 

Yes, perhaps next year we’ll start a new tradition. Family members choose a name and then spend the rest of the time making one gift with love and from the heart. Hmmm, I like this idea. I would much rather spend my time into a little research and then making a gift, thinking about the person I’m making it for, and maybe even learning something new as I make it. We will see how this little idea takes hold.

For today though friends, as we are just one week from Christmas, I encourage you to take a moment today to say thank you to those around you. It’s so easy to be rushed this time of year, we often forget to say a little thanks, and that little word of thanks can make someone’s day. 

Have a wonderful day, may it be filled with your favorite Christmas tune, and a reminder that Father gave us the greatest gift possible, the gift of true love through His only Son, the baby, the Christ Child.

Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.