Week 49

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

At least inside of our house - we have no snow outside, here in Kitchener, so it isn't looking too Christmasy on the outside. The tree is up and decorated, the nativity scene has been set up, the Christmas books are out waiting to be read again, the old ceramic Christmas tree that my sister-in-law made 34 years ago has made another appearance, and the stockings have been hung by the chimney with care!
All the traditions, decorations, baking, shopping and more, help make this Christmas season special, but "things" on the outside aren't as important as preparing our hearts on the inside. I need to remember to keep my focus on what is really important - being together with loved ones and celebrating the birth of my Saviour.

"As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet:

'A voice of one calling in the desert,

prepare the way for the Lord,

make straight paths for him.

And all mankind will see God's salvation.'"

Luke 3:4 & 6 NIV