It is with great pleasure that I’d like to introduce you to a very special young lady. I invited her to be a guest blogger today and asked that she write something related to Christmas. She is one of my most faithful blog readers. She is the reason that I continue to do the Friday Lists, because she says they her favorite posts, as she learns so much more about me. Why would that be important to her? The guest blogger today is my 12-year-old daughter! Now…please welcome…Anna!

Hi! My name is Anna and my mom said I could be a guest blogger on her blog.

To me the point of Christmas is Christ. The word Christ is in Christmas. The time when Jesus was born to Mary and Joseph. Christmas is not just about presents and getting new things. Most people including me like getting presents, but that is not the point of Christmas. I think that the reason we are able to get presents and enjoy our Christmas is because of Jesus. He is the one that provides money for gifts. I am very thankful for how Jesus was born and how he would die on the cross for you and me. This Christmas when you enjoy getting presents and the holiday festivities, do not forget that this holiday was made possible by Jesus Christ!

Luke 2:11 (King James Version):
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

It’s been a very disappointing day. The disappointment is directed mostly at myself. It’s really nothing to share and certainly wouldn’t be very edifying to anyone else, but it is what it is – just a disappointing day. As I sat beating myself up, figuratively speaking, my pity party grew larger and larger. Then, the disappointment increased, because now I’m disappointed in being disappointed.

OK. Time for me to get a grip. Time to pause. What season is this we’re celebrating? It certainly doesn’t feel like Christmas is near, but whose fault is that?

I take the blame. I know the mistakes I’ve made. Time to move on. But, I don’t feel like it. So, what do I do when I need a quick pick me up? I go to YouTube and find a feel good song or video. Music always calms me in ways nothing or nobody else can. And…in the case of today…it brought me back to remembering what season we’re celebrating and the reason for the celebration. I thought maybe you’d appreciate it too, so I’ve included it at the bottom of the post.

If you’re having a day like mine…or a week or a month like mine…take a few moments to pause. Do something that will make you feel better. Stop and pause to give praise for all that we have because of THE gift that was given over 2000 years ago.