I have spent the majority of this last month surprised at myself. Christmas is usually my favorite time of year, and I'm in the spirit of it all from November 1st through January 1st. But this year, something's been different. I've wondered if tiredness or busyness has been the cause of my lack of yuletide joy - I haven't been able to put my finger on it.
At church last week, the Lord showed me something very specific. This Christmas, He wanted to give me a gift - but not the usual kind. He wanted to give me a better Gift - Himself. He wanted time to share more of Himself with me. Not what He could do for me, but just being with Him. And He asked me for a gift in return - He wanted me, not "doing things" for Him, but just being with Him.
When I think about presents at Christmas, I'm usually thinking about the stuff I do to buy for family and friends and the stuff I get to open. But this Christmas, the Lord was inviting me into His presence - something I needed far more than I had even realized.
So my Christmas spirit has finally appeared, but for a very different reason. May you enjoy the presents given and received - but don't forget to also bask in the glorious Presence of the One whose birth saved the world!
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