The biography heading on our youngest daughter’s Facebook page says simply “It’s not about me.”  While in this instance, it probably is about her, that simple phrase has echoed through our home a lot the past few years.  When we start to feel slighted by others or when things don’t go our way with jobs, volunteer work or relationships, we do well to remember there’s a bigger picture.  When it comes down to it, most things really are just not about us.

And yet, when we look at Christmas – really look at the “Reason for the Season” – it actually IS about us!   Christmas isn’t just a calendar entry that brings on decorating, a big meal and gifts.  The reason those traditions exist in the first place is that God knew the wretchedness of my heart and loved me so much that He sent His Son to save me.  Imagine!  Jesus, fully God, left the magnificence of heaven to become fully man in a decidedly un-magnificent place, just for me and you!    

It’s easy to lose sight of that during the excitement and busy-ness of this time of year.  As much fun as the giving is, don’t forget there’s much to be received.  The reason for it all – Jesus – came to earth for you. 

Cliché as it may sound, He really is the “Reason for the Season”. May our hearts be open to receive the One Gift that really matters.

2/27/11…now that Christmas is long over, I realize I never got around to moving this post from Draft to Publish…guess I didn’t take my own advice and got too caught up in all the “doing” this year 🙂