The season before Christmas for my family is a mixed bag. A mix of excitement, exhaustion, anxiety all rolled into one. We make our Christmas presents which originally more a financial choice at the time has become a tradition to keep us connected to the point of Christmas. Mary and Joseph both gave that gift by putting side their plans and dreams and said yes to God’s plan. Jesus gave of himself by coming to earth in the form of a child to provide the gift of salvation, a new relationship with God. As we are in this season of giving, I strive to remember the reason behind the original gift, the offer of ones self, the relationhip and not all of the glitz and sparkle the world would suggest.
Peace,
John
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