The jolly Christmas season is here again! I don't know about you, but my heart leaps at those words! Christmastime. I actually get goosebumps just thinking about everything that word entails. The most important aspect is the most joyous of all. To think that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, would come down to earth to be born of a depraved human woman, live a life here on earth, and eventually die for the elect's sins, is totally incomprehensible. That much love is surreal. Yet it really did happen. It is breathtaking.
Of course, there is so much more I could add. Christmastime is filled the the loveliest memories of snow, hot chocolate, laughter, opening presents, Christmas trees that symbolize eternal life, decorating the Christmas tree, hats and gloves and scarves and coats and sweatshirts and socks and pants, snuggling up under the covers on a cold morning, leaves that turn colors, of course taking lots of pictures, listening to the cold wind howl, crocheting and knitting, listening to Christmas music once out of the year (one of my all-time favorites), shopping, baking-and-then-eating-what-we-just-baked, family visits, friends coming over, etc. etc. etc. There is so much it is impossible to list everything. The holidays are always the best times of the year, especially Christmas.
But something comes before Christmastime. I sincerely hope everyone hasn't forgotten about it. Thanksgiving. Many people imagine Thanksgiving is the time once out of the year to thank God for our blessings and then be done with it. Thanksgiving is past so we forget our blessings. Oops. That's not the way it's supposed to be. Every day ought to be a thanksgiving to our Creator God for all the many wonderful blessings He has blessed us with. I mentioned some of them in the joys of Christmas above. Even in a socialistic and communistic nation, the righteous are still blessed. God only knows what will happen in the future, but for now we ought to praise and thank Him every day. There isn't only one day out of 365 that we do this. Every day is supposed to be a celebration unto the King of kings.
The holidays are always fun
We enjoy many things
Family, food, and friends surround us
During Christmastime gaiety sings
A small period of time we will miss
If we are caught unaware
For all of these blessings we must be thankful
And show our families how much we care
Do not let Thanksgiving by
All blessings come sweetly from above
A grateful heart God will bless
Let us thank Him with our love
A thankful heart will cherish time
It will capture every moment's grace
Sun, moon, flower, and child
All are confined in blessing's vase
Softly now, listen
Thanksgiving is creeping close
Remember to thank God for each day
Love is given in many a dose
Too soon Thanksgiving will be gone
So much we shall miss!
Thanksgiving should remain a treasure
Like purity's life kiss
Be glad about the oncoming Christmas season! I certainly am. But we mustn't forget that God grants each new day; therefore praise Him for every breath of life. Don't let Thanksgiving by. That includes every day, for each day is to be a thanksgiving to our God.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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