When Christmas Comes

When Christmas comes, we embrace the angelic message of what God has done on our behalf.  We seek to live the "Christ message" and reflect the light of Christ in a dark world.  Christmas reminds us that Jesus' purpose in life was to address the needs of others. When Christmas comes, we think more about others needs than ourselves, and focus on giving, rather than receiving. Christmas comes when we open our hearts to the transforming power of God's love.

When Christmas comes, it holds more than the "merriness" of seasonal parties and personal pleasures. When Christmas comes, family and relationships with friends have deeper meaning and the sight of children and loved ones opening presents becomes special.  Memorable moments are created:  joy, laughter, fulfillment and calm within our souls.  When Christmas comes, it doesn't mean all is right with the world, but that all is better in "our world."  It doesn't mean we will always experience "silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright," but that there will be glimmers of light at the end of the sometimes dark tunnels of our journey.

 

Christmas comes whenever we have hope in times of despair, experience calm in times of anxiety, allow the gift of peace to overcome times of distress and discord, find joy in life's blessings, and replace indifference with acts of love and compassion.  Christmas comes when we keep faith with the dream of "peace on earth, good will toward all."   May Christmas come for you every day!