Christmas is a time for family!

Christmas is a time for family, as we gather together to celebrate Christ’s birth.

At Christmas, we can easily get consumed and overwhelmed with the busyness of the season. Certainly working, homeschooling, and preparing for the holiday season can take a lot of energy. At our house, the joy of having a large, extended family means we get to celebrate Christmas for awhile! At times, it seems like we can hardly fit in everything. Our boys have 26 first cousins if that gives you any idea of how big our extended family is! Yet, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

A faith-filled family is a blessing from the Lord.

A large, faith-filled family is a blessing from the Lord. Above all, family stands together when life is hard. We encourage one another when times are tough and celebrate when times are good. Family prays for one another and helps without expecting anything in return. A close, faith-filled family is a reflection of Christ’s love.

The church stands ready to be your faith-filled family.

Whether you have the gift of a close, faith-filled family or not, the church stands ready to fulfill that role. In this season of Christ’s birth, the church is a reflection of Christ’s love.

God is your gracious, loving Father.

Your Father in heaven is your gracious, loving Father. As such, He was willing to send His precious Son to earth to save you and me from eternal destruction. This Christmas, know that you are loved by the Creator of this world. As the angels announced the birth of His Son on earth, so you can sing in your Spirit knowing God sent His Son for you!

If you are a Christian, you are part of a heavenly family.

This Christmas season, know that you are part of a heavenly family. God, your Father, loves you. Jesus, His only Son, left the splendors of heaven to live among us. He chose to die for you and for me as payment for our sins. One day, we will join Him in heaven. You and I are linked with heaven.

Remember the meaning of Christ’s birth.

In the busy-ness of the season, remember the meaning of Christ’s birth. Remember why He came to earth, and what purpose He fulfilled. Then, join me in thanking God that you are a member of His family. There is no better family we can be part of and be given. Christmas is truly a time for family!

In Christ,

Carrie