Had your fill of the campaign trail? Worn out with news of the economy? Anyone in need of a break from it all? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’m declaring a holiday. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV) says, “To everything there is a season…”, and I say today’s a season for fun. A little holly, jolly holiday right in the middle of the muck, smack dab in the midst of the doom and gloom.
Yes, I said holly jolly. You’re right, I’m talking Christmas! Now don’t groan — I know it’s way too early, but today’s a day for fun. Let’s get merry!
Think about it with me. Not the stressful part — not shopping lists or crowded malls or too few hours in the day. For a few moments, let’s treat our minds to a mini-vacation and think about the good stuff. The parts of Christmas we love. Let’s give ourselves permission to slow down and savor our thoughts.
Go ahead and imagine your favorite moments of the season. Picture them in your mind. Drink in the details: the sights, the sounds, the aromas you love. And the people you happily share them with. Softly sing your favorite Christmas carol and feel the contentment…feel the peace…as it permeates your soul.
Feeling Christmasy yet? :) I hope so. I want you to feel relaxed and happy and looking forward to some of your favorite things.
Me? I look forward to the beauty of the season, all the lights and decorations. I look forward to watching White Christmas yet again and listening to Christmas music throughout the holidays. I can’t wait to taste a piece of fudge and then balance it out with our not-too-rich, oh-so-delicious Christmas cut-out cookies. And above all this, I look forward to our kids coming home, the excitement of their arrival and the fun we have together. But in all these things, the underlying joy is Jesus. I treasure the worship Christ’s birth inspires, the days of celebrating Him.
Aren’t you glad I declared this little holiday? Before you settle back into mid-October, why not share your holiday spirit? What are some of your favorite things about Christmas? What are you looking forward to? Come on and leave a merry comment — remember, today’s the season for fun!
*Flickr photo by American Society of Student Governments
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