Christ Was Love

My sister-in-law sent Christmas letters with a story that I wanted to share:

During a school Christmas pageant, not to many years ago, a mother sat listening to joyful songs of the Holidays. There were songs about Santa, snowmen and reindeer; but there was no mention of Jesus or the true meaning of Christmas. Almost near the end of the pageant, one of the youngest classes got up to sing their song entitled "Christmas Love." The title caught the mother's attention. As the class sang, children held up letters to spell out the title of the song. "C is for Christmas", they sang. "H is for Holly" and so on. But then it happened. The girl holding the "M" inadvertently held it upside down. The audience laughed. She didn't seem to notice, but instead held her letter up high and proud. It was not until the end, when all the cards were held up that the audience was finally silent. They seemed to notice it all at once. Instead of spelling out "Christmas Love" as the song was titled. With the "M" upside down the cards now read "Christ Was Love."

I have been so busy with having a new baby, school, work, and church lately that I have forgotten to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. I was grateful for a reminder of the love Christ has for us. Thanks Starr and Robb for helping me to keep focused on what really matters.

I hope everyone enjoys this wonderful holiday season.