Holiday Love

                                             This is part of the living room of our little bungalow.

                                       Our stockings. One for my sweetie , me and our 2 kitties!


Christmas/Chanukah is a wonderful time of year. Its probably one of my favorites. It can be such a wonderful time of peace and love. Or it can be a reminder of an old family feud. Now is the time of year when I begin to think about all the wonderful festivities. You know, family , friends, holiday togetherness's , Christmas music.  All those ideas that flood my heart and mind before the New Year.  

I always make promises to spend more time with family and promise to remain in that spirit till next Christmas.  Some years I have managed to succeed .  But most  years, I have fallen short somewhere.  Even when I keep it on my mind and do my best to be festive; I always end up letting it slip through the cracks of my mind . I have all these ideas planned . Getting more lights for outside , play the music earlier , send cards first , or whatever it happens to be that year. It is often too long a list to truly focus on anyway. I should be focused on God and good will and peace to all men.

Peace is a bit difficult for me sometimes.  I'm not a naturally peaceful lady . I'm a bit wired at times. Now sure , I have my moments where I'm very peaceful , but on average I'd say I can be  a bit wound.  I'm always struggling with this . Constantly  trying harder.... 

But this is a season of Peace and goodwill. But still not feeling it as strong as I should . 

And then Joy to the World starts ringing in my ears...." The Glory's of His righteousness, and Wonders of His love....". 

Mmmm Such beautiful words , if you stop to listen to them .Sad to say , I can (at times) be all commercialized. And that saddens me . 

But somehow before I know it , God brings me back around and reminds me of what this time of year is truly for . Its for Him . A time to thank him and remember the blessings He has given. From His very own Son ,that he gave to the world, down to the blessing of the menorah .( If you want to read about it  go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah )

So now , with remembrance , I sit quietly in the room . Tree lights on . Silent night in the background. Sipping my hot spiced tea.Dwelling on what true holiday spirit is .... the gift of Peace...the Gift of Jesus.