"I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys."
~Charles Dickens
20 more Days until Christmas!!!
I'm listening to the First Presidency Christmas Devotional 2010.
Christmas is a time to remember the son of God.
Time of Remembrance.
Time of Gratitude.
Time of Forgiveness.
Time of Renewal.
Time of Recommitment.
Christmas Season is a time of looking back at the Birth of the Savior,
But it should also be a time to Look Forward to the Time when the King of Kings will come to Earth again.
Look for the Good in Christmas. Much like a child. Rather than the Grinch who looked only at the material worth of the season.
Time to draw closer to our Family, our Church, and our Fellowman.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
We never need give up hope.
We never need to be alone.
"I know that my Redeemer lives!"
That conviction can bring you joy.
At Christmas time this is what can be expressed no matter in what stage of life you are at.
"I came to comfort her, but I left comforted."
We remember Him and the Gifts He has given us, but what can we give Him?
1. Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit
2. Doing for others what He would do for them
3. Witness of the Savior
Examples of Love, Faith, and Service during this season can bring Joy to other's lives.
Seems the time goes ever faster as the years go past.
Christmas' that you remember best are ones that touch your heart the most.
Bringing the Christmas Spirit in your homes takes much planning, but is much rewarded.
We can take the time to serve.
Take the time to think of the Savior.
Time to more fully feel compassion.
Time to learn the true meaning of Love and the Christmas Spirit.
What can you give in the Spirit of Christmas?
There is no better time to rededicate our lives to the teachings and principles of the Savior.
Let it be a time . . .
note:
President Monson every Christmas Season rereads:
The Mansion by Henry Van Dyke
The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Luke 2
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