It zoomed in and out before we knew it! Christmas can be a tough season...dealing with family is often difficult; instilling in your children that Jesus is the only reason for the season is trying; December 26th when it's all said and done until next year can be depressing; knowing many do nothing, get nothing, have nothing, while we celebrate in abundance is devastating. So, what can I do differently (365 days of the year - not just 1) to make sure I experience and spread God's true joy? 1. Pray! Through prayers to know His desires as my own, my heart can/will be changed. 2. Read and meditate on His Word. The WORD became FLESH and DWELT among US - He is IMMANUEL which means God WITH us. 3. Simplify. Buy less and buy responsibly. 4. Do more for others. Volunteer and serve those in need to take focus off ourselves. 5. Sing! Be led to the manger scene through worship...O, Holy Night - Hallelujah, What a Savior! And for me...6. Bite my tongue! I need to be waaaay more "slow to speak, quick to listen, and slow to become angry". You know...that whole family all around all the time at holidays:)
So, if you had the best Christmas ever or the family fell apart...guess what? We can start fresh! Remember, God is WITH us! Hallelujah, What a Savior! He will not leave us or forsake us. The good work He started, He will finish. Christmas will always be here. It will ALWAYS be about JESUS. How we decide to celebrate is up to us.
And with that all said, here are pictures of my kids getting way too many toys. Kidding. Sort of.
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