I absolutely love Christmas. Many times this is for all of the more superficial reasons - music, lights, cookies, gifts, fun. Underneath these though one can often find smiles, joy, laughter. It seems that this time of the year can be a time of celebration, even though for so many it is marked with sadness, sorrow, and grief. Often a small glimmer of hope is born.
Tonight though I am reminded that Christmas fun, tradition, or spirit can never truly satisfy. It can be incredible, but it's not enough...nothing in this world is.
So may this time of joy, fun, laughter, and gifts cause us to draw our eyes up to our Savior who looks down with love and compassion, "arms wide open, heart exposed." In this light we can look to live authentically and love well.
He is the Reason for the season.
(Borrowed lyrics from Misty Edward's song "Arms Wide Open")
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