One of my favorite personal traditions I end with is curling up under the Christmas tree singing carols. Under a lit christmas tree is one of the most peaceful places. It is sweet time where I can slow down and reflect on the Lord's goodness. Bask in the love of God who sent His Son to earth; flesh to walk among us. It still overwhelms that He left heaven to come to earth. That He did it for me and for you. That His love came in the form of a precious baby.
As I lie under the tree, I am blown away by His grace for me. I'm horribly undeserving of such love, mercy, and grace. As I look up, I realize that like the lights on the tree, we are to be a light to others around us. A light to the world. He is such a light to my life. He gives me hope and so much peace. Under the tree, I pray over hopes, dreams, children, goals, work, friends, and family. I am so very blessed to have so much to be thankful for. But out of all that, the greatest that I settle on is the gift of Jesus. For if we did not have Him, the rest would leave us unfulfilled and begging for something that would never satisfy us. But again this Christmas, I'm so glad He came and that He is my greatest daily gift!
