I can understand why someone might be sad and lonely during this “most wonderful time of the year.” But I believe those are the people who don’t understand what the celebration of Christmas is about. And it’s no wonder so many people don’t understand that message when they’re constantly bombarded with touchy feely messages of what it’s “all about.”
Going home for the holidays. Doing good deeds. Hot chocolate. The perfect gift. Glitter and sparkles and twinkles. All you gotta do is watch one Hallmark movie and you’ll see those are what Christmas is all about. But, as nice and cozy comfy as all those things are, they pale in comparison to what’s true.
Christmas should be a reminder of what a huge change AND gift provided for anyone who wants it.
I’ve never been sad and lonely at Christmas.
But that doesn’t mean I’m looking for a “Yay Tony!” No, I’ve never felt sad and lonely at Christmas because I’ve never felt completely alone. Sure, I’ve missed people. And even longed to see some. But I wasn’t alone. I always had the God of Christmas in my head and my heart.
A few years ago I wrote and sang a song about what (and Who) Christmas is really about. Here’s the video of that song…
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If you’re sad and lonely this Christmas weekend, sing along. And if that doesn’t help, let me know.
I Believe In The God of Christmas
Some believe there’s just today,
And then we die and fade away.
Such a sad and hopeless life to lead.
Others say we never die;
We all live on above the sky.
Disregard the theft and hate and greed.
But I believe in the God of Christmas.
Yes, I believe in His Gift to us all.
And I believe that He died to save us
And that He rose to recover our fall.
Yes I believe in the God who loves us,
And I believe in the God who lives.
Yes, I believe in the God of Christmas.
He gave His love, and He still freely gives.
One day soon we just may find
So many millions left behind
In a world where truth is torn apart.
Then no lights, no Christmas trees…
No arts and no humanities
Will bring peace to any broken heart.
(chorus)
© 2011
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