And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:7
Christmas brings extra things to our calendars—shopping, baking, decorating, and attending events. And living in another country adds to the difficulty. I have to shop and mail presents early so they will reach relatives on time. So I’ve been feeling sort of stressed this past week…
Until I focused my eyes and heart on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus’ birth! Forgive me, God. I lost my perspective.
Instead of worrying what gifts to buy for others, I’m thinking about what can I and my kids give to God? As the saying goes, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” He gave us His best, His only Son Jesus.
How are you focusing on the true meaning of the season?
Dear Heavenly Father,
Forgive me for getting carried away in the commercialism of Christmas. Help me to make Jesus’ birth the number one priority in our home.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
