Tomorrow is
Christmas Eve. So many things are done in preparation for Christmas.
We hurry and rush, get frustrated and impatient. A few days ago we
were going in Walmart when I noticed a lady holding a child’s hand
and walking toward the store. The girl was maybe 3 or 4. She had cute
furry boots on and was stomping with each step,enjoying her own
little world. I heard the lady say,”STOP Stomping”. It made me
think of all the times we tell our children to stop. We so often
squash their joy of life because we are in a hurry. Take time this
holiday season for the really important things.When I saw this
adaptation from 1st Corinthians 13, it really spoke to my
heart and new I had to share.
If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator.
If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals, and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another cook.
If I work at a soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home, and give all that I have to charity, but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.
If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties, and sing in the choir's cantata but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.
Love stops the cooking to hug your child.
Love sets aside the decorating to kiss your husband.
Love is kind, though harried and tired.
Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens.
Love doesn't yell at the children to get out of the way.
Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return, but rejoices in giving to those who can't.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.
Love never fails. Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust. But giving the gift of love will endure.
~ Unknown.
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