Happy Christmas Season
Wow. I love this time of year - everything about it - so I'm glad that Thanksgiving was a bit early this year making this season that much longer. What a lot we all have to be thankful for. As I drove home from Home Depot today I was struck by the notion that we are so blessed. Is there anything you are in need of that you wouldn't be able to survive without? You know, food, clothing - the necessities of life. Then think about the abundance you have been given over and above.
Mohammed Suni is our "extended" family in Ethiopia, thanks to Compassion International. We've known Mohammed for 7 years and he sends letters every few months telling of his strides in school and ends each letter letting us know that he is praying for our family. Last year he wrote that he used the money given at Christmas time for a blanket for his mother, who is sick, a bucket, and food.
Who among us wouldn't give all we've been given to ensure the ones we love the most have what they need? Furthermore, we extend ourselves to make Christmas extra special. Conner said that he wants "1,000 presents" on Christmas morning. When I explained that he may be a bit disappointed he quickly responded that the most important thing about Christmas is that Jesus was born. Phew. Just when I thought listening was a lost art.
So, this Christmas season, in between the shopping, parties, and travel, remember that we are truely blessed by a God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. We are able to see the simplest in what is being done for those through CI in Ethiopia and other countries in need or a child's ability to see through the commercialism to the true meaning of this season...then try to fathom what it is we don't see.
Mohammed Suni is our "extended" family in Ethiopia, thanks to Compassion International. We've known Mohammed for 7 years and he sends letters every few months telling of his strides in school and ends each letter letting us know that he is praying for our family. Last year he wrote that he used the money given at Christmas time for a blanket for his mother, who is sick, a bucket, and food.
Who among us wouldn't give all we've been given to ensure the ones we love the most have what they need? Furthermore, we extend ourselves to make Christmas extra special. Conner said that he wants "1,000 presents" on Christmas morning. When I explained that he may be a bit disappointed he quickly responded that the most important thing about Christmas is that Jesus was born. Phew. Just when I thought listening was a lost art.
So, this Christmas season, in between the shopping, parties, and travel, remember that we are truely blessed by a God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. We are able to see the simplest in what is being done for those through CI in Ethiopia and other countries in need or a child's ability to see through the commercialism to the true meaning of this season...then try to fathom what it is we don't see.
posted by Robyn J at 11:30 AM
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