I've realized recently that Christmas has become a lot more powerful to me
since having Liam. Not only is it SO exciting to look forward to him
opening gifts from us on Christmas morning, but it also makes God's gift seem
MUCH more real.
I am in awe that God loves us so much that he was willing to send his son
for us. When I look at Liam I can't help but think that there's no way ever I
could give him up to save others. He is my most precious treasure! And yet, God
did give us His son. Isn't that just amazing to think about?
Additionally, I've been thinking lately about the overwhelming
responsibility Ben and I have to instruct Liam about the Bible and to raise him
up to be a godly man. The other night we tried reading Luke 2 to Liam, and
attempted to tell him the story of Christ's birth. He's still a little too young
to understand (or even to sit through the story), :) but I sure hope that Ben
and I can find a way in our overly materialistic world to not only teach Liam
the True meaning of Christmas, but also to have him appreciate it! It seems like
an overwhelming task, but we're ready to tackle it!
With just over a week until Christmas, I pray that each of you are blessed
this season as you reflect on His awesome love for us!
PS. One of my favorite movies is The Nativity Story. It is a well made
movie, and it is pretty emotional/powerful too! AND I just discovered the entire
movie in on YouTube!
Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meIDz98MFBs
