Where did I lose Christmas?

I used to love this season, it used to be fun. Filled with family, gifts and snow.

Now I'm no better than Scrooge, I don't like the snow, or the music, or decorating.

I can pinpoint certain things in life that have turned this holiday season into torture. And all in all I need to process through them and move on. No more dwelling on it.

I would like to refocus to the real meaning of Christmas. Beyond the belief of the world it is not to buy presents for people, get stressed over shopping or drink eggnog.

But it is to give, to give in the same way God gave His only son to us. Now it is time to celebrate that. Past consumerism and onto giving people what they need not what they want. God knew we would need saving, but mostly wouldn't want it till we understood what it was. He has met our needs, how will you meet someone's need this Christmas? Do you need to share Christ with them? Give them food, clothes or just a note that tells them they are loved.

I don't remember gifts from the past, but I do remember words....life giving and life stealing words. What words can you share this season that will give life?