A Time To Reflect

As the year is ending soon, just what are we thinking most about? I know we all have things that differ greatly. Christmas is a happy time to be with friends and family, to celebrate Our Savior's birth. What a great thing to be able to focus on that, and be thankful.
Other things may cloud our minds for a period of time amid this celebration. We may have lost someone very close to us over the last year, I know I have, and that brings sadness, until I remember God was merciful and took her to her eternal home He prepared just for her.
Jesus was sent to bring us hope, and this season surely does, if we open our hearts to it. We may not give expensive gifts, but we can lend and ear to listen, and act in a way to help others. We all have that ability of caring and sharing.
"Merry Christmas!'
grandma

Why and What do we Celebrate at Christmas?

I know the believers celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ and Lord. We give gifts to our lived ones in remembrance of the One that saved and forgave our sins. His life He gave for each of us, so that we could have life eternal with Him. A gift we can never repay. So what does the rest of the world believe? What do they believe, or do they think about, the serious side of the holiday? Some may think of all the wonderful food and gifts, never knowing why. Just a date on the calender called a holiday. I like the lights, decorations and food and being with family too, but not forgetting it is all because of Jesus. Let us celebrate Christmas with thankfulness and praise. Merry Christmas!
grandma