So this year I was able to spend Christmas at home with family and friends. It was good to be home but I have to be honest, America does Christmas way to much. What I mean by that is, 24 hour Christmas music, Santa movies on TV every night, HUGE light displays and so much more. I feel like Jesus gets lost in the American Christmas. Isn’t Christmas Jesus’s Birthday? We should be doing everything for Him and always keep Him in our thoughts and speech.
My sister and I talked a lot about not doing Christmas gifts next year. That it really should be a day to celebrate Jesus and what his birth means for us. What His life did and still is doing for us. So much stress and worry is wrapped up into getting the perfect gift to each person on your list. And then you worry if they are going to like it or not. Isn’t the whole point of the gift thing is to give. To bless someone with the fact that they thought of you.
I just pray that one day America will realize Christmas isn’t about Lights, or cookies or expensive presents, or sales. That Jesus will get his day back. That He will be celebrated.
Becca: WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!! You’re writing is awesome and your love for our Lord is so evident. Be blessed!