No, I’m not a grinch or a scrooge. I love the Christmas season with all the bright lights, holiday cheer and most of all – the opportunity to turn others to the reason for the season, Jesus. Yet it is sometimes hard to celebrate while missing loved ones who are no longer with us. Since my mother departed for Heaven several years ago on Dec. 3rd, Christmas now brings bittersweet memories.
I am so thankful that Jesus is our light! Through every darkness, every hard pathway. Christmas is still a beautiful time and if we focus on the Lord, He will shine His glory through all the pain and loss bringing comfort that only He can give. With all the sparkling lights around us in this winter celebration, I’m thinking of the lights of home and those waiting for us to join them someday. Love this old song from Dottie Rambo:
“Is that the lights of home I see?
Do I feel a breeze from the crystal sea?
Is that the Lord standing high on Heavens balcony?
If that’s the lights of home, then it’s a welcome sign to me.”
Are you missing loved ones this time of year? Look to Jesus, focus on the lights of home and remember we have a grand celebration in our future!
I know exactly what you mean, Cynthia. Sending my hugs to you. Yet, you really captured God’s love and grace perfectly–which is why we celebrate Christmas. Thanks for this gentle reminder.
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Comment by Elaine Stock — December 6, 2014
Elaine,
Thank you for the hugs and the kind words!
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Comment by admin — December 8, 2014
I love that song. Great reminder for those who lost loved ones this year or ever.
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Comment by Janet K. Brown — December 6, 2014
Janet,
Yes, this song has some wonderful memories. You don’t seem to hear it much anymore but we always need to stay heaven-focused!
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Comment by admin — December 8, 2014
Hey Cyndy, never heard that song. Love the words though, so “heavenly”! Hope you find it for me to hear it. Thank you much.
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Comment by francoise — December 9, 2014
Francoise,
It’s a beautiful song, I love the lyrics…
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Comment by admin — December 9, 2014
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u_HEXLC6B9o
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Comment by Dwayne — December 9, 2014
Thanks for the link ( :
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Comment by admin — December 10, 2014
Members of the writers’ group I attend have been requested to share stories at our Christmas meeting. I do love the reason for the season (Jesus), but I cringe when thinking about writing a Christmas story. My mind doesn’t go to the happiness of small children opening gifts or other delightful things, but to the loved ones that are missing from our family. So glad to know that I’m not the only one that feels that way. I’ve chosen not to share a story at the meeting, but rather will enjoy what others will share. Merry Christmas, Cynthia!
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Comment by Anita — December 10, 2014
Anita,
I totally understand. Have a blessed, peaceful Christmas reflecting on the goodness of our Savior.
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Comment by admin — December 10, 2014