Today my mom, Grandma, sisters and I went Christmas shopping together. We had a nice time and we went to quite a few different stores. One store I was looking forward to in particular was "Collector's Corner". I only get to go there about once a year so I was looking forward to that! Unfortunately, the prices on many of the things there were (in my opinion) pretty high so I only bought one little thing. But its the little things that matter right? Besides, it was nice just looking too. :)
During this time of year, many people (including myself) tend to get so wrapped up in our busy schedules, the Christmas gifts we "need" to buy, and all the other fun things like holiday movies, holiday treats, etc., etc.
But then, between all of those things, we sometimes don't think about Christ the most or it is harder to. For me, it is easy to let all sorts of other things fill up my head, whether they be exciting, sad, or unpleasant things. But I notice during this season that it is hard for me to think of Christ the most. I just want to keep thinking about how Christmas is now next Sunday, that I'm going to bake cookies at my grandparents house tomorrow, how fun it will be to wrap the gifts I have for my family, what it will be like when my uncle comes in town for Christmas, it goes on and on. And by getting so wrapped up in all of these plans and hustle bustle, it becomes difficult for me to have my main concentration on Jesus Christ. It really is difficult for me! Sadly, within the next hour I may forget again that I should concentrate on Christ the most during this season.
Here's the thing. The way I see it, to me the most exciting part I look forward to is the fun during the Christmas season and the (I hope this doesn't sound selfish) the gifts I receive under the tree, the special Christmas breakfast, my family's happy faces when they open the gifts I give to them, etc!, etc!, etc! And then (for me) the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth just sort of is like an "extra" thing that adds on to the excitement of the Christmas season. When it should be the first. I feel like I should be so focused on thinking of Christ during this season that all the gifts and everything else on Christmas day should perhaps not be as exciting as they are to me. I mean its understandable to be excited about those things, but I think I am more excited about the earthly things than I am about the true meaning of Christmas. That's not very good. I think we all feel that way at times, but how do I change it? I can pray, but I'm afraid I just won't feel as different as I want to feel. I'm afraid I won't have enough faith. Prayers would be much appreciated. I believe I am saved, I think that the problem here lies in my relationship with God.
Prayer Requests:
~Two girls' (that I have not met) mother passed away from a heart attack recently. I'm sure this Christmas is probably going to be harder for them with the loss of their dear mother.
~Prayers for salvation for this boy and his family (that is if they're not saved). (The boy goes to my youth group.) Also, prayers that my youth group (including myself) will include him more.
~ My little dog, Molly, is in sleeping at the vet's tonight and is being given fluids since she lost over a fifth of her body weight. She has been sick since we came home from Thanksgiving and we couldn't get her to eat or drink hardly anything. The vets may operate on her tomorrow to try and figure out what is wrong with her. I am very worried about her. I do not want her to die, I love her so much.
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Again, if there is anything that you would like me to pray for for you, please don't hesitate to ask. My email is godalmighty4ever@gmail.com if you'd like to email me. And thank you for your prayers. :)
Love, Anne
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