Who's Around The Tree.

“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.” 1 Timothy‬ ‭2:1‬ ‭

This Christmas focus rather on who is around the tree and not so much on what is under the tree. We spend so much of Christmas worried about what we are getting from other people and what we are giving others that we forget to focus on those that we have to spend it with. The best parts and memories of all the past Christmas' are the people I spent it with and made memories with, I barely remember ten gifts I got over the years. Don't take me wrong it is good to give gifts and to receive them and you will be grateful for them but the people you've been blessed to have in life are even better. As I got older and people that were at my Christmas' as a child who is no longer here on earth as I look back, I now realize those memories are the best because I got to spend time with people I was blessed to have in my life. The people in our lives this year could be gone the next year, we have to cherish the people God has placed in our lives. This year create new traditions with your family and spend quality time with them even if you don't get along really well with them still make an effort to work through it because one day you will look back and be grateful for every memory you made with them. This year remember that it's about who's around the tree with you and not the gifts under it. Remember the true meaning of this season and celebrate Jesus' birth with your family and friends. “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:18‬ ‭ “always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1:12‬ ‭ “We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.” Psalms‬ ‭75:1‬ ‭ “I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations.” Psalms‬ ‭57:9‬ ‭

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