It is Christmas time and the Wilson’s are busy packing and loading our car to go on a well needed holiday. We will be on route, bright and early tomorrow morning, to visit my family in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Our three furry children Kai, Bella and Roxy are already circling our feet, yowling and wagging their tails in anticipation for the journey; they can smell Christmas in the air! I am not sure who is more excited, us or them!
When I think of Christmas I feel so much love in my heart. It is a such a special time of the year, a time to spend with family, a time to share and a time to laugh, a time to pray, a time to forgive and a time to create lasting memories together. Christmas is a time to remember that relationships are what matters most in this life, relationship with God, family and friends. Most importantly, Christmas is a time to remember Jesus and to celebrate his birth. I pray that no matter how busy our schedules become, we take the time to pause and remember our Saviour … the purest, truest and most unconditional love this world has ever known.
During this special time of the year, it is also important to remember those who are alone, suffering, hungry or have no place to call home. Or those who are fighting wars and will sadly experience a Christmas that goes far beyond anything we would wish upon our worst enemies. More often than not we catch ourselves complaining, but how sad when in fact we have so much to be grateful for. Count your blessings instead of your problems and be grateful to God for everything good in your life. There is always someone less fortunate so instead of complaining, show gratitude for all the blessings you have by choosing to positively impact someone in need. You can’t change the whole world, but you can make a significant difference in your own sphere of influence. There has never been any act of kindness, no matter how small, that has not made a difference in this world. One act of kindness can have a greater impact than a great deal of money, so never let money hold you back from doing good. Whatever is in your means to share some kindness, reach out to anyone God places on your heart and spread the love. This Christmas, will there be someone who will remember you?
I pray that love and light will fill your hearts and homes this Christmas. Be grateful for the little things, don’t take anything or anyone for granted and be happy with what you have in life.
May you share a glorious Christmas with family and friends and may 2019 glow with happiness and success!
The Spider and The Butterfly will be taking a short break for the holidays, but looking forward to being back in 2019!
Take and God Bless you endlessly.
Merry Christmas to you and Sven too, Debbie. Be safe on your trip. Great picture of Roxy(?) sniffing the Christmas air.
Hilton
Thank you so much Hilton! Hope your Christmas and New Year was filled with blessings love and much laughter! We are home safe and sound and had a lovely time with family and friends in Port Elizabeth. The picture is Roxy sniffing the air, too cute! May 2019 be a super prosperous year for you and your family. Sven sends regards too, God bless, Debbie.
Thank you for this! I know I need
to work on not complaining! You’re so right we forget just how blessed we are sometimes! Love this!
Hello Melissa, wonderful to hear from you again! I am pleased you enjoyed the message; let us stand together and focus on complaining less this year! There is so much to be grateful for in this life and I thank God for every blessing, no matter how small. May 2019 be a super prosperous year for you and your family!
So amazing now I know I shouldn’t complain .This is a blessing Debbie .Thank U Debbie
Dear Luchian, thank you so much for your comment. You have blessed me today, thank you! May 2019 be a year where we are mindful of the words we speak, lets choose to complain less and inspire more! God bless you endlessly Luchian!