Christmas

It is amazing how God works things out.  His timing is always so strange and confusing to me, but it amazes me how he always seems to answer prayer.  He has blessed me with such a great life and even the opportunity to live it is such a blessing.  I am realizing that I don't need to get upset over little things, looking at the big picture is what matters.  I am alive and I know God.  I have people that love me.

It's so nice to get things during Christmas. I mean, I think everyone looks forward to getting some money or at least just one thing they really wanted this year.  But...that isn't what matters at all.  Being able to sit with my family in front of our fireplace downstairs watching A Christmas Story and eating breakfast together is a gift within itself.  Being able to spend time with my best friend and his family for a little while is just a blessing.  Going to see two movies is really fun too...not only that they were really great movies, but just that I got to go see them with all these people who mean a lot to me.  There is just something so special about all this.

I guess what I'm realizing is that they really are my gifts.  All the people I love.  I know this sounds really cliche, but it really is true.  Without them, Christmas and the season would be just another time of year.

I know that Jesus is the reason for the season, but I think that being blessed to be with those I love is Jesus' gift to me.  I think he wants me to be with these people and remember to be grateful for them all the time, not just during the holiday season.

Not everyone gets to be with loved ones on Christmas...but thanks to God, I was able to.

It's amazing how God works things out.  Thank you, God.

Never take advantage of anyone.  Love deeply and genuinely.  ♥ Merry Christmas.