Merry Christmas to all…

Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. When I was a kid it was all about Santa, presents, snow days, Christmas carols – well, not too much has changed now that I’m all grown up. I’m definitely starting to understand though that Christmas is not all about what I want. Becoming an adult is a slow process. I think I’m starting to get the hang of it. The older I get, the more I actually want to give instead of receive. The gift of giving is one my husband and I are trying to make sure and set as a precedent in our family. We have a baby on the way, and I hope we are able to pass that tradition and way of life on to them. During this time of year giving is on everyone’s mind. I hope I will be able to carry it on throughout the rest of the year. I hope I can be less selfish and more selfless. Helping instead of complaining. Giving instead of receiving. Of course there’s nothing wrong with getting gifts and taking care of ourselves, but in moderation should be the goal. But no gift is greater than the gift God gave us in his newborn son, Jesus. The greatest gift in the world is his love, his forgiveness, and his grace. I hope that each one who reads this has received that awesome gift. If not I hope you are able to this Christmas season! MERRY CHRISTMAS!