With Christmas, it is generally easy to get so busy with cooking, decorating and shopping that we often forget why we’re doing all this in the first place. Frequently the ones we love the most get caught in the brunt of our frustration, due to our overloaded schedules during this season.
I don’t know about you, but the Pandemic seems to have really slowed down the general hustle and bustle of our packed holiday schedules. Simple things seem to be standing out instead: the appreciation for our health, the smile of a baby, the warmth of our pet sitting on the couch next to us, the voice of a friend, the stars in the sky. The missed parties and plays, and shopping excursions seem to be less important than usual. With all the extras missing, it seems easier to focus on what really matters.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13: 13)
We can more readily see what the shepherds and angels found on that cold night in Bethlehem—love lying in one of the most basic places— a manger. The silver lining in this difficult but less complex year is that many of us are seeing the greatest of these more vibrant than ever… love… and love never fails! (13:8)
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