No matter how we cut it, if we celebrate the Christmas Season as Christians that follow Jesus and the Bible, we understand that Jesus is the real reason we celebrate.
It's not for the tree, the decorations, the food or for gifts. It's not even for getting together with our family and friends.
These things which may be important to us, are secondary to Christ's birth.
In my opinion they should be secondary. With out Christ's birth, we may have some kind of celebration, but it would be quite different. if we don't celebrate Christ's birth, we may celebrate it just as the world does that are not Christians. If at all.
Today I am going to share the last 2 parts of Peyton Garlands advice from her site. Thank you for coming and have a blessed day perhaps finishing your December 25th celebrations.
God bless!
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6. Recognize the Season’s Significance
I’m currently reading through Psalms, and what I’ve quickly noticed is how often David declares that God is his source of rest. Christ came to save us from sin, Satan, and hell, but He also came to provide us with an unnatural rest that we don’t find apart from Him.
This world is noisy, filled with distractions laced with ignorance, emptiness, and greed, so why not refuse the chaos by recognizing the significance of the Christmas season? Why not celebrate the freedom of rest we can find from the Baby in the manger?
This might look like prioritizing cozy family nights filled with baking cookies, wrapping gifts, or watching classic Christmas films. Or it might look like ensuring that your family sits down together for a quiet meal at home at least two nights each week. Consider an electronics fast or timer that everyone must commit to in December. Browse Amazon or your local bookstore for a family Advent devotional that brings everyone together each evening.
There are plenty of ways to implement rest and peace this season, but we must sit with the Savior to not only see but accept these opportunities.
The Root of the People-Pleasing Problem
It’s easy to become a slave to people-pleasing because each of us wants to be liked. We want to know we are seen and valued. We were wired for intimate, close relationships. However, we can’t expect perfect intimacy with anyone but Christ, and we certainly can’t expect to maintain perfect relationships with everyone. Both parties will always be flawed, so why would we expect anything more?
Our value was sealed before we were born. It’s written into our destiny by the Author of all good things. Rather than pushing back against this beautiful promise, rest in the Promise Keeper who makes this Christmas season miraculous.
Source:
How to Let Go of People-Pleasing This Holiday Season by Peyton Garland
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