MERRY, MERRY O CHRISTMAS!

Happy Jesus' birthday celebration called Christmas everyone!!! So, this day is almost coming to a close...and that's totally ok. It has come and gone and I'm still not in the Christmas spirit. That's ok, though. Gonna have to be. I've felt extremely anti-presents this year - didn't want to buy them, didn't want to receive them. Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely thankful for everything that I got (it was awesome) and I usually do love to give but this year I would have rather just not. I've been a little overwhelmed with anti-materialism feelings. I would have way rather done something for someone or given presents to those who didn't get any this year than to receive them myself. Do you ever get in those moods? You just don't want to be involved with getting more stuff, materials. There's something more to it than that. The retarded (but good) thing is that my family isn't that materialistic, either. We played it cheap and weren't even focused or concerned about the gift exchange part...so why these strong anti- feelings?

On to a more happier and positive note: I had a good time with Jesus this morning. Sounds kinda funny, but o so true!! He's so good. One truth that rang out was that Jesus doesn't want performance - He wants our hearts. I "asked" Him what we should do that morning...and I felt like He was saying that we just need to "be". To spend time with Him and rest in His presence. I'm all for it!! Thank you, Father, for all that you've done! Thank you for sending your one and only Son to earth! You're so majestic! Teach me more about your simplicity and love. Lord, thank you that every good and perfect gift is from you!! I do pray against the hold of materialism in my life, but I also pray for joy and grace in giving and receiving. God, I receive the ultimate and most worthy gift that you have given, the gift of your salvation and love. Thank you for saving me. I love you, Jesus. You are so worthy of our praises! I love you!