Christmas Day, 2022. Holidays are funny, as in odd. For some, they are the height of excitement, anticipation, and joy. For some, they are depressing. Emotions run amok, and give extraordinary highs and infinite lows, sometimes in a matter of moments.
Today, I am alone. My family will be getting together if we can in bits and pieces on other days of this winter break, but on this Christmas Sunday, I am taking it easy. It is like “just another day.” But let me share a few thoughts that I had this morning that may encourage you if you are experiencing “just another day.”
I woke up thinking about why Christmas is so special to some and stress inducing to others. Even for Christians, who acknowledge the birth of Our Savior Jesus Christ as the origin of the holiday, it can be stressful. Big parties and gatherings, financial woes and family dysfunctions affect us all, no matter who we believe in, Santa Claus or Jesus Christ.
As I thought to myself that today was “just another day” for me, I began my morning routine. I sat down to breakfast with my daily coffee and devotional. Suddenly, the “just another day” feeling morphed in my mind.
You see, because I believe that the little boy born in Bethlehem grew up to give His life on the cross on Good Friday in Jerusalem, and rose again to life on Easter, I have a loving, growing relationship with Him today. And every day. He is the One who has given me this day! This is just another day…to give God the Glory…to share His love with others…to bring my concerns and cares before His Throne…to celebrate this life He has given me with each breath I take!
So, to you, dear readers, I wish you a Merry Christmas, and “just another day” every day to live in His Grace!
Dear Jane, wishing you special times with your family & a very Happy New Year! Take care, my friend! Your friend, Marly
Merry Christmas Jane. May we never take a single day for granted. On this day we were given the greatest gift of all! Let us praise Him each and every “just another day” for His grace and mercy.
Barbara