Hope everyone is having a great holiday season, no matter what your tradition may be. Like much of the nation here in America, we had lots of snow and freezing weather. Today it is raining and the snow is quickly melting. I kind of liked the snow, at least to look at. Wherever you are, be safe, be encouraged, and be purposeful.Reading through some of my friend's blogs, I had to take a few moments and reflect how life has changed in our traditions over the past few years. With family spread over the nation, and one in the military the family traditions have made their way into a morphed rendition of old and new, families merging and becoming their own. After all, isn't that what life is about? Becoming transformed through challenges and sandpaper relationships?!
For me, the Christmas season is not a couple of weeks. Choosing rather to do the unexpected all year for friends and family, sending or giving of gifts for no special reason other than loving the
person and wanting to do something special. I used to cook and make treats, putting them on don't return party trays and delivering them. Christmas has become what Jesus intended, a lifestyle.Yes, there are special songs and special treats, church programs and remembrances but as Dickens says at the end of A Christmas Carol, Scrooge became a man of his word, and he celebrated all year long. [paraphrase]
So as we approach 2009 and we begin to think about this year that is quickly passing, expectations forming for the new year, let us think of a lifestyle that reflects the traditions of our heritage--YOU do make a difference to somebody!
Remember: Everything starts with one word and/or one step, point yours in the direction of success!Until next time,
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5 comments:
Thanks for your inspirational idea about gift giving year round! I needed the reminder!
Ralph Reagan
That is so true! Thanks, we all needed that reminder. Surprising how quickly we forget about the Christmas feeling once December has come and gone!
Great Post! Thanks Again!
Well said Susan! Spending time family and learning to give all the time is more the spirit of Christmas. Thanks for reminding us to keep it in focus!
Amen Amen Amen!! I agree with this post. The Lord has really put on my heart to starting showing more hospitality . Thank you for confirming it
Blessings,
Julie
ps. I am so going to add you to my bloglist
My Sister,What can I say to you for being a big part of changing my life
this year,God gets the glory.
This is an awesome blog and teaches much.
Be blessed my friend in the New Year.
Susan
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