I’ve been running in circles, fretting about social networking, deadlines, not-yet-purchased gifts, as-yet-non-existent cards and the politics of five kids pulled in lots of directions who don’t know which family they should go to for Christmas. (I’m a mother-in-law as well as a mother so I do get the fix everyone is in.) It was so much easier when they were small and it was all about me and my plans! I want to be more than a stop on their circuit to pick up gifts and move on. My desire is for relaxed, enjoyable family time together and I don’t see much of that on the horizon.

Still, my real yearning is to spend Christmas as Christ would have me do. He wouldn’t be much interested in gifts made of plastic and purchased in desperation. Nor would He care what we had for dinner. What He’d want, I believe, is time spent with me sitting at His feet, being in His presence, just hanging out with me because we’re friends. Hmmm… He wants from me exactly what I want from my children! Personal time, intimate chats, coziness, not quick drop-ins and hurried exchanges.

Ironic, isn’t it, how easy it is to be frustrated with our own children and yet not see how much our own Father longs for time with us? He’s much more patient than I am. He’s forgiven more and loved more fully. And He’s waiting to hear if I’m going to be at His house for Christmas. I will, of course, but I’m not going to just drop in but leave my mind somewhere else, on my next stop or what’s in the oven. I’m going to His house to focus on Him, have a heart-to-heart talk and bask in the gift of His love.
Judy Baer

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