We are approaching Christmas in just a few days, some neglected bills or ran up debt just so they can buy that certain gift. If not careful we loose focus of what we are truly celebrating. Giving is something we should be doing year round not just around birthdays and holidays. There are many who can't provided for their family the way they would like, more less buy that special gift for that child, that doesn't understand why their friends get what they want and they don't even have a box to open. Many parents are to proud to ask for help, but we all know they are their. These family's often find the true meaning of Christmas in the unconditional love they show to one another. Often times the gifts they do give are very simple, something homemade or something recycled. Kids make things, draw or write things to show their love for their parents and siblings. If we are not careful we try to impress our family and friends with material things, instead of showing them the love that we are called to show. If you think about those homemade gifts we made as a kid our parents still have and often times still display them. If you are a parent and have such a gift from a child you cherish it more than any store-bought gift. Our love we show this time of year is what is important, it is a life we should show through out the year. The Christmas spirit is not the Christmas spirit at all, but the Spirit of Christ that lives in us, a spirit we should be living out 365 days a year not just for a few weeks of it. As we approach this weekend and are gathered together keep in mind what you are truly sharing, what we are truly celebrating, and if possible make this weekend a little brighter for someone less fortunate than you.
Merry Christmas to all!
Orlando Houston 12/21/2016
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