Christmas and setting aside family feuds.

 Hi All!

We are a few days away from Christmas and I am seeing tensions rise in my house as everyone rushes to get presents and plan for the big day. Instead of happiness and Christmas cheer, people’s buttons are being pushed and we are trying to spend as little time in each other’s space as possible. Yesterday we ended up having a huge giggling session at something being blown out of proportion and we were all forced to face the fact that we were ruining our own Christmas by having such misplaced priorities. Our shameful behaviour has brought me back to understanding the core of the season and remembering why we dash to get presents and make delicious meals in the first place.

I am a Christian and so Christmas is the time we use to remember baby Jesus being born. The miracle baby was sent to the world so that we could have better lives and  get a glimpse of God in human form. The Christmas story has so many different levels and layers, I am reminded of how God guides, protects and reveals things to us. The angels, Shepherds, wise men, Mary’s faith, Joseph’s courage all speak leaps and bounds about the goodness of humanity and sovereignty of God.

…I am not going to bang on about the lessons and morals of the story and instead ask that you take some time to remember hearing the Christmas story as a child. If you have never read it or want a reminder then check this (http://wordofloveforyou.com/Chris1.htm ). Christmas is a time for family, love, building trust where it has been lost and forgiveness. Take some time to love this season!

I love you!

Nissi x

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