Reflection

In the midst of the busyness ---- the baking and cooking, the decorating, the entertaining,  the merriment and social activities, the shopping and wrapping, and the endless, bottomless "to do" lists, I need to just S.T.O.P.

In those chaotic  moments of this lovely season, reflection is imperative.

As difficult as it may be, there is a crying  need to just sit, breathe deeply and think about who we are celebrating and why.

Admittedly, sometimes I lose track of the fact that the whole reason behind Christmas is the birth of the sweet and innocent Christ child who came to save the world.

He was the Prince of Peace yesterday, still is today and will be tomorrow.

For Christians, the little Lord Jesus is the reason for the season. 

NOTE: 

Dear blogger  friends and readers:
It's been a very busy weekend. 
 I just want you to know I'll stop by as soon as time permits.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your visits and
comments. 
They mean a lot to me.
You add to the joy of this season and to each day of my life!  
Hugs, Susan





 

Reflection

One thing I'm determined to do this Christmas season is take time for reflection.

Usually it's non-stop busyness and do, do, do.

You know how long the "To Do" lists can get.

Some nights it's easy to fall into bed totally exhausted.

Well, this year I plan to pace myself.

There's a yearning to just sit and listen to the quiet.

To gaze into the firelight and have a heart equally warm with gratitude.

Decorating, baking, entertaining, singing, shopping, wrapping, and so on are all wonderfully fun but so is spending time with the Baby Jesus.

Time after time, I must remind myself that He, after all, is the reason for the season.

HOW DO YOU TAKE TIME TO REFLECT DURING THE HOLIDAYS?