Christmas looms.
There are presents to buy, cards to write, cookies to bake, parties to attend, and a myraid of other holiday responsibilities that - if we are not careful- press and press and PRESS on us until so much life has been sucked out of us we feel vacum sealed.
So what's the answer?
JESUS.
Yes, Jesus.
No, Jesus isn't going to iron your little one's ruffles on her Christmas pageant dress.
And no, Jesus isn't going to stand in an endless line at Walmart, or stay up until 3am Christmas Eve wrapping presents.
But I'll tell you what Jesus will do.
Jesus will fill you with a deep abiding spirit of peace as you contemplate what gifts to purchase.
Jesus will transform your vision so you can truly see the souls of the men and women around you as He sees them.
And Jesus will soothe the deepest of hurts that sometimes arise during the Christmas season from past family experiences that perhaps weren't always ideal.
How do I know this?
Because I know Jesus.
He's a friend that sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24)
Jesus loves you. And Jesus loves me. And His greatest desire for both of us this Christmas season is to start each day by sincerly inviting Him into every nook and cranny of our lives.
If we will do this, Jesus will flood our homes with joy, peace and harmony, because that is one of the many benefits of living every day with Jesus.
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