In some ways, I wish I was like a kid at Christmas! When I was younger I would anticipate that very moment on Christmas morning, running down the stairs with my brother and sister . I was so excited then . Don’t get me wrong, I still get excited about Christmas, but the same anticipation doesn’t come . That same excitement and joy that filled me as a child has somewhat been lost as I’ve gotten older, but will say that I’ve found one thing about becoming an adult that really tops Christmas as a kid . As an adult I’ve become more excited about giving than getting . As a kid, a lot of the time our focus is on our wants and how we can get those fulfilled . I’ve found now during Christmas that I anticipate the looks on faces of one’s I love when they open their Christmas gifts . I’m more excited about fulfilling others wants than my own . All of a sudden the world doesn’t revolve so much upon myself . I guess most of this comes with maturity and the love that we gain for others .
I try to think about the Christmas story, what the Lord continues to do in my life everyday, and all that he did for me on that cross . He has taught me to put others needs above my own . Sometimes this poses as a difficulty, but I try to find the heart of Christ at Christmas . I’m not so worried about what I receive anymore . I really don’t need anything material for Christmas . God send his gift of love to me and nothing else seems to be that important .
(From “A Precious Moments Christmas”)
Christmas is a time for bows and jingle bells and winter snows…
Of Holly wreaths and colored lights that twinkle in the snowy nights .
Christmas is a time for cakes and other things that Mommy makes…
Of little stockings on the wall with tiny treasures in them all .
Christmas is a time of joy for every little girl and boy…
But just remember Christmas brings much more than toys and other things…
More than tinsel, more than lights, more than jingle bells and snowy nights .
Most of all, this time of year… With all its love and Christmas cheer…
Reminds us of the gift of love that came to us from up above .
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That was great Ashy-Kay, I love you!