This year I put up banners around the house. They were simple felt bags we found on sale. Ho, Ho, Ho and Merry Christmas -- Let It Snow with simple pictures. A reindeer, Santa, a penguin, and various snowmen. I'm not sure what that all means for Christmas but it does fire the imagination and invokes positive thoughts.
The creative energy put into this one holiday season is amazing. When I look through the Christmas sections of books, albums, games, knick knacks, clothing, posters, decorations, and so forth ... I don't think it is simply materialism at its height. I love the festive air and the lights. I love the hustle and bustle as people find gifts for each other. I love the setting aside of some time to take a break in a cold, winter time. I love the extra effort many make to give during this season to those who need help.
This year we watched "Miracle on 34th Street" twice. What a great movie. This Christmas celebrating Christmas was putting up lights and decorating the stairway. There is a small Christmas tree in a window. It isn't about one single gift but the journey that makes this Christmas special. Every gift we did buy for others, we did so in a simply way and found things that fulfilled that moment. I think everyday of my life at this time is Christmas. Every day and every moment is a gift.
Jesus Christ was born in a lowly manger to parents who traveled to pay their taxes and ended up sleeping with the animals. The angels sent sheppards to greet Him and share in the moment of the Savior's birth. He came to fulfill a mission on earth to bring us back home safely. Our lives are so richly blessed by His life long quest to restore truth and to bring hope to all mankind. So many will never know His goodness or His mission in life. Still, He will be a magnet to good people who have lived in all ages. He will greet them on the other side and lead them to a more perfect understanding of their journey here on earth. He will lead the way for all people everywhere to hear the gospel clearly and partake of its blessings.
I do not believe that there is one path for everyone that saves everybody. We all have and will continue to have a choice. Our choices will lead us through life, and through the next life. As we find and connect with true principles, our lives will improve and bless others. I think God blesses all people everywhere with truth to the extent that they seek it. Anyone who seeks God will find Him. And those that do not choose will eventially receive that knock at their door -- hello, hello, is anybody home?
Maybe as important, I believe everyone can simply bow their head or choose a quiet place and listen deep inside -- God reveals to us what we need to do or should be doing for the asking. Seeking will lead to finding the truth that we need in our lives to move forward.
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