Sweetness

We are in the depths of the Christmas season. These weeks are full of sweetness if we take a moment to pay attention. Reminders amidst the hustle and bustle of "the most wonderful time of the year" that sometimes the sweetest things are those things that cause us to slow down and be immersed in something. Drawing our attention away from the go-go-go all the time and attention spans that last but a moment. I am making attempts to spend more time admiring something with proper thought, and letting a moment sink in with enjoyment in a matter.

I don't want this season to be a pass-through entity that is over before I had the chance to "be" in it. It is meant to be a reflective time on the birth of Christ and what that means for every person who ever lived. It is a time to celebrate the hope that is Christ. The promise that is Christ. And to share the joy with others through meaningful cards, messages, talks, and presents. We give because God gave Christ to us. We are free because God gave us freedom through Christ. We are not dreadful creatures, bound for gloom, but we are beautifully and wonderfully made, and loved by our Creator. That is a sweetness that cannot be outdone.