I've been such a scrooge lately. I haven't started Christmas shopping. I have no solid ideas for gifts for people. We haven't settled on our budget. I'm stressed.
I've been listening to Christmas music secretly when Mark's not home (ok , it leaked out a few times when he was home too, teehee) and though I felt mild warm fuzzy feelings, I just felt like my heart wasn't in it. I can't celebrate Christmas like that.
I love when every time I look at a nativity scene or hear a CHRISTmas song I get a tingly excited feeling. I LOVE the wonder that comes with the realization that GOD became MAN. That He intimately knows that life we lead because he's walked it. I love that Easter is already in my mind when I think about Christmas.
Today I was searching for songs, planning for Sunday Morning when I came across this gem that I've never heard before. After singing and grinning and generally acting like I'm 5 again, I could care less about Christmas Shopping stress! Thank you LORD, I'm praising YOU this Christmas!
Born unto us this day a Savior
Gifted from heaven to a manger
The hope of the world
A light for all mankind
All of the earth rejoice
It’s Christmas time
So lift up your voice and sing out His praise
It’s Christmas
Born is the King, rejoice in the day
It’s Christmas
Make a joyful sound
It’s Christmas
Let His praise resound
It’s Christmas
Goodwill to all the earth
And peace divine
All of the earth rejoice
It’s Christmas time
It’s Christmas time
So lift up your voice and sing out His praise
It’s Christmas
Born is the King, rejoice in the day
It’s Christmas
Make a joyful sound
It’s Christmas
1 comment:
Nothing like focusing on the real reason we celebrate...the rest takes second place.
What great words. I'll have to listen to the song now.
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