The other night Seth and I watched a Christmas movie, typical for
this time of year as I am obsessed with all things Christmas! There was a
young boy in the story that was an orphan and desperately wanted a
family for Christmas. A family. Something so simple, yet such a large
request. I love all of the holiday cheer and decorating, and it seems
that this time of year people are just all around nicer to each other. I
love shopping for Christmas presents and listening to Christmas music
while I wrap them. I love having a cup
of coffee and sitting in the living room with nothing else lit but our
Christmas tree and just praising God for the wonderful blessings He has
given me (something my mom always used to do). I know that Christmas and all of its traditions are fun, but
we all know the true meaning of Christmas. That God, in His infinite
mercy and grace, sent His One and Only Son to be born of a virgin, to
live a sinless, holy life and to die for my sins. Because of this amazing gift and
sacrifice, I can live knowing each and every day that I have a Savior
who died for me and loves me more than I could ever comprehend.
But the
holidays are a sad time too. My mom always used to say this growing up and, to be honest, I never quite understood
where she was coming from, which brings me back to my main point, the
movie. I think of all of the children tonight that will go to bed
hungry, scared, lonely, and unloved and think, do they even know what
Christmas is? Has anyone ever told them the true meaning of Christmas? And it breaks my heart. Children that will never be tucked in by a mommy and
daddy, will never hear “I love you”. They will never know the safety
and security of a godly home. Yes, presents are always fun to get, but
they aren’t lasting. I mean stop and think about Christmases past, how many gifts can you really remember? This is why I am so passionate about adoption!!
Lord willing, next year Seth and I will be welcoming children into our
home to give them all of that. But most importantly, to share the gospel
with them.
But not just children need to hear the gospel, nor is it just children that are lonely and sad and broken. Let's face it, we live in a broken world with so many hurting people. I get so wrapped up in my own thing that I completely miss those hurting right next to me. What difference would an extra smile make or a kind word?
As we go about our busy schedules of the holidays and enjoy
time with family, let’s remember those in the world whose saddest time
of the year is the holidays (because it isn’t just children who don’t
have anyone loving them), and let’s pray for them! Pray that somehow,
some way they could hear the gospel, pray that God would give you the opportunity to share the gospel. Through all of it that they could know the unfailing love of a
Heavenly Father that will never leave them.
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