The birth of our Lord Jesus is an amazing event to celebrate! God the Father gave up His precious only son, giving Him to the likes of us to provide what not one of us deserves. Can you imagine the feeling of sending your beloved child to a place where only a few would welcome him, knowing he would be mistreated and brutally killed? Can you comprehend the love behind a sacrifice like that?
The very least we can do this Christmas season is slow down enough to focus on The Light that we're celebrating. He's done SO much for us--let's not forget about Him in the hustle and bustle and expectations and stress and family issues and . . . anything else that might distract us from Him.
While you're here, check out Julie O.'s interview with Dee Hurtle and my Christmas devotional called The Light, Our Light. If you're new to the SGC Women's blog, there are a few years' worth of articles in the tabs above and in the archives on the right side of this page. Enjoy!
You are Loved,
Laurie Ness, Editor
This is a beautiful reminder, Laurie! Christmas has become a much deeper and meaningful time for my girls and I." Mary" Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to comment, Melissa! I'm so happy to hear you've had a meaningful Christmas. That's what it's all about! :) I hope you and your girls have a very blessed 2015 as well.
ReplyDelete--Laurie