In this season of extravagance and celebration, in the bustling to buy and then the wrestling to wrap. Amidst it all, the real purpose of this season is to be connected. Connected to friends and family … nurturing the newness and repairing the broken. Connected to those you love most of all.
He made us for connection, and connection is the very reason He came–so we could be connected to a pure and Holy God who rules the world with justice and majesty and truth. He came to make a way that we could be connected and reconciled to Him–the Creator of the world … the God who always was and who always will be. He came with purpose and focus–God revealed in full flesh to come, and then to die, so that we might live.
John 1:3-4,12 (NASB) All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.
And as we spend this holy season connected to one another as He meant for us to be, may we also make much room in our hearts for Him, preparing for the whole year through. That we may remain and abide in Him. That we may stay connected, not only in this season, but every single day of the year right through–connected to Him who came and then gave. Connected to Him whose lovingkindness never ends.
Lamentations 3:22-23 (NASB) The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease,
For His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
How do you stay connected to those you love during this season?
How do you stay connected to God?
I’m joining Lisa-Jo, over at her site today, to take five minutes and just write without worrying if it’s just right or not. The challenge is to write for 5 minutes flat with no editing, tweaking or self critiquing, with the prompt she gives. And today, her prompt:
Connected…
A good reminder: that as we make special efforts to connect with others at Christmas time, that we make an even better commitment to connect with him.
This is what I want, to be connectes and stay connected, to live in this season always, throughout the year- to abide. Thanks, Jaque. 😉
As I watched my daughter grip tightly onto her brothers hand in line for santa last night, and him bending down and whispering into her ear “I’ll be with you the whole time, feel my hand.” I realize that this connection is strong, and that this season highlights it, but does not define it. Wonderful post!
So true…this has always been my heart…not to ramp up for Christmas…then fade as the year goes on…but truly living connected…doing kind things for people in the middle of February…
Blessings and have a wonderful Christmas…
The to-do lists of the Christmas season always threaten to steal the joy that comes from connecting with Him and with others. Its’ so good to be reminded the real reason we celebrate His birth. Blessings to you, my friend.
I stay connected by praying for the desire to be connected, then being in the Word and talking to God all day. For family, we stay connected by being together doing fun things. Last night was as simple as playing each person’s favorite Christmas song.