This is the time of year when the world stops and turns to share gifts, good deeds and kindness with one another. Bell ringers remind us to give of our plenty to those in need, store sales hold promises of joy and delight on Christmas morning and joyous greetings between strangers bring smiles that warm the night. Yes, it is Christmas time and everything is a little brighter.
But there is a darker side to this season as the desire to shower loved ones with the latest and greatest leads to spending money not yet earned. Nerves are frazzled as one circles parking lots searching for a parking spot. Empty slots on store aisles mock those who wait until the last minute to get that desired prize. Yes, it is Christmas time and everything gets a little more stressful. Christmas carols remind us that this season in more than presents, it is family – families gather together to sing songs, eat wonderful meals and laugh with one another Yes, it is Christmas time and time for family. But there are those among us who will stare at an empty spot on the floor where the tree should be – the precious spouse who brought life into the season now gone, excited children moved away with children of their own. Others, newly single, struggle with continuing life as their one they loved walked away – tearing apart not only the marriage, but the heart. Yes, it is Christmas and a time for loneliness. There is no greater gift we can give then our presence. Let us gather our family around us and rejoice. Let us also seek out those among us who are alone, those who struggle, those who need a friend. Let us gather them into our family, for these are our brothers and sisters in faith. Let us give them our presence and remind them of God’s presence in their life. Yes, it is Christmas.
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