All of my boys would say Christmas is the best time of the year, but one of my sons in particular really loves Christmas. I bought him a sign with the message “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” a few years ago and he proudly hung it in his room everyday of the year until he went off to college.
I love that, and I love that he understands the message of Christmas and that it’s truly all about love. My mom-heart hopes that he holds on to this truth all through his life.
Loving well is central to our hearts as humans. We are meant to love and while often we get it right, sometimes we don’t love as well as we can or should. Regardless, we strive toward love and the world usually magically gives it back to us.
As we head into the final lap of the year and on this Christmas Day, my prayer is that we love well – the best we can! Even when the world sometimes doesn’t give it back, we press forward and continue to love. Thanks to the Christmas story, we know the truth is that God so loved the world, and He gave us His only son…
And our hope in this wacky wonderful world is real and beautiful. Enjoy every minute of these next few days… For many this is what most believe holds the most wonderful time of the year.
Merry Christmas my friends – and love well!
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Lori.
Merry Christmas sweet friend.