How Time Goes By

My oh my, I didn't realize how long that it has been since I was even on this blog. My time flies. I have been trying to get into the joy of Christmas. I have been working hard at this. I didn't think that I would be going into another Holyday season alone. So I'm really trying to concentrate on Jesus and I know that I will be rewarded with Joy this season. I picked up Beth Moore's Stepping Up to use for my quality time with Jesus. It is study of the Psalm of Ascent. So far it has worked. Why is it the this time of year is so difficult to get through for most of us. I think that it is the Christmas movies. They all end perfectly, and yet we watch and wait for the next one. We all have the desire for this time of year to be so wonderful and meet all of our dreams and endless expectations. And the smallest thing that goes wrong makes the whole season a bust. What does God want for us this holiday season. I think that he wants us to know that He loves us and to remind us of what He has done for us by giving us the Child King that would in turn save us from sin and death. He just wants us to concentrate on Jesus' love for us and to remember that this season is all about Him and not perfect decorations the perfect recipe or the perfect present. We are celebrating Jesus' birth and when it is our birthday it is all about each of us, so why shouldn't Jesus expect his birthday to be all about him? Just something to think about and hope that this season is all about Jesus and the hope and joy that comes from him.