It is hard to always stay focused on the positive when there is so much pain in the world. We are only a few days away from the year 2009, and only a few days left in 2008. Time certainly moves at a steady pace and we are helpless as we watch the moments we live become memories we cherish.
I am so glad I enjoyed every moment of being married to my husband and raising our twin sons, and while she was with us, raising my step-daughter. As my husband and I watch our sons finish their last year of high school, we reflect on the joyous times we shared with our precious boys. Even in the midst of the pain we suffer, we have built a solid foundation of love for one another, a desire to work for peace in our relationships, and a dedication to forgiving one another for our faults and mistakes.
It's hard to always see the good when there is so much pain in our own families, in our own lives. With loving relationships, we can find good in the midst of the darkness. And when we focus on our first and most important relationship with God, we are able to know the love and forgiveness needed to enjoy our family and friend relationships right here, right now.
Time moves quickly, whether it's a minute, an hour, a day, week, month, or year, time does not stand still for anyone, but Jesus. When He came to earth, time stood still, and we can know the timeless love of the Father through His Son, Jesus Christ. This Christmas Season may we embrace the perfect love of Jesus and be filled with the peace and joy only God can provide. And may the Grace of God fill our families with forgiveness and hope.
Amen
