Greatest Joy

Tonight, while laying in bed in my new pajamas ( that Matt says look like Buzz Lightyear) and watching Christmas movies, I can't help but think about how blessed I really am. I've got a roof over my head, heat for this cold night, food in the fridge, and more people who love me than one person could ever wish for. I told my friend just earlier today that I've really gotten into the Christmas spirit his year. And that's definitely not the norm. I think that as I'm growing older, I'm learning that life truly is about the little things, the ones that can't be bought in a store and I think that's overflowing into my perspective this holiday season. I'm finding myself being more excited about giving to others than getting something in return for myself and I'm excited about volunteering time baking cookies for Hope for Christmas, an event that our church puts on each year to give to families in need at Christmas time. All of these things have brought me some kind of joy this holiday season, and I know there is more to come. It's funny, that when you remember the real reason for celebrating Christmas, that's Jesus, how you're perspective of Christmas changes. And when we put Jesus at the center of our Christmas celebration, instead of simply celebrating an over commercialized holiday, we find our hearts are filled with more joy than we can imagine. As Christmas Day approaches, I want to challenge you to spread a little love this season, whether to friends, neighbors, family or even that stranger at the grocery store. Lets keep Christ in Christmas and show the world what the real Christmas spirit is all about. 

                                        

Christmas blessings to you and yours,

Lindsay,