Reflection...

I've been thinking alot lately about the meaning of Christmas. It began as I was reflecting a few days ago on what I have been seeing more and more as the day approaches. I look around while I am in my car driving home and see how people are just rushing from one end to the other. There is something about the month of December that makes people RUSH. It's interesting to see this because I was once like that. Don't get me wrong. I ain't a turtle...however, I now see this month as something even more special as it is the most important (in my opinion) celebration of all time. Why? Simply because this is when Jesus was born...simply put but worth more to me than anything else.

I went shopping over the weekend and to my surprise...the stores were relatively empty. People were shopping yet the pushing and shoving and bad moods that we often encounter as Christmas approaches were not visible. The thing that was visible was my own stress about what to buy for who and how I was going to pay for it.

I had to face it. Although I would like to give meaningful gifts to those I love and care about...the truth is that I really can't afford it. And then some more reflection sunk in. What can be more meaningful than my love and friendship? Why not share the beautiful story of the birth of my Lord and Savior...why not focus on that instead of the latest gadget to give away?

I did purchase some gifts and I still have a few to go. I am giving a little something to a selected few. They definetely have a price limitation. Others are receiving scrafs made by me. However, I want to gear my focus more on enjoying this month and celebrating the beauty of that One who loves me so. I don't want to be consumed in all the fuzz of shopping. I don't want to loose my focus on the true meaning of Christmas.