Well, another Christmas put in the history book of memories. Today and throughout the weekend, some may still be meeting with family or friends. The warm glow of the holiday spirit and sparkling, twinkling lights help us usher in a new year.
Today should be a day of reflection, a time to take notice of the people who care or cared about you. The beautiful note written in a Christmas card, the surprise plate of cookies from your neighbor, or a random thought or gift received by a casual co-worker. The unique gift from your partner that says, “I know you.” The surprise in the mailbox or on the front step you weren’t expecting that says, “I was thinking about you.” The phone call that says, “I’m missing you.”
All gestures of love, all gestures we should hold onto, carry in our hearts, and remember after the twinkle lights have gone out, the parties are over, and we are left with just the cold winds of winter.
Luke 2:8-19 NLT “That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior-yes the Messiah, the Lord-has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snuggly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others-the armies of heaven-praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.”
Scripture just showed us that we should keep the good memories in our hearts and thoughts and to think of them often. I find it easy to keep a record of the wrongs and replay them repeatedly, but how much more wonderful and brighter would my world and outlook be if I kept a record of things cherished? Thoughts to ponder as we head into a new year.
I pray for you a blessed day and rest of 2020 and wonderful horizons for 2021. Thank you for joining me. 🥰
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