Received an email from a young mother today who was answering a question for me. In the email she recounted all the things she has to accomplish before Christmas Day--and then in-laws arriving the day after Christmas. It seemed the "joy" of Christmas was difficult for her to appreciate.
Another family member with teenagers seems equally stressed with Christmas preparations plus her full time job and working on a masters degree.
I stopped by a local store to pick up a gift and was amazed at the lines of people with armloads of items. None of them looked very happy. (I, in fact, was very happy as I had identified a great gift for someone special. Now granted it is not going to reach him by Christmas...but is that the end of the world? I'll let them know. It really is ok. They know I love them and wish them joy and peace.)
It just seems to me we all need to step back and take a look at the stress we create for ourselves.What are the things we absolutely HAVE to accomplish and what are the ones that bring stress and we bring upon ourselves? The people who love us do not want to be the cause of such stress.
So my prayer for each of you is that you take a deep breath. Spend a few minutes looking at the miracle of life going on around you. Think of Christ's birth. What does He want for your life---right now...today?
Joy and Peace.
Penny
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