…We write this to make our joy complete I John 1:4
I attended the Christmas party today for New Creation Counseling Center where I still contract to do counseling. What a blessing to see the growth and impact of this Center! We shared some of our favorite Christmas traditions. In doing so, the desire to recapture the days of our youth and the warmth of family gatherings was evident.
During the Christmas season we stop and cherish old family traditions of food, seasonal practices, movies we watch, places that we go, activities that we attend, friends that we visit. All of these things are rituals which give us a sense of stability and predictability. It helps us to feel grounded in so many ways, including honoring the object of our faith, Jesus.
So, my dear friends, I was reminded very recently of the brevity of life as we experienced the death of a brother-in-law. Remember to celebrate each day, and determine for yourself that this Christmas season will be one of joy, a celebration and remembrance of traditions, and the value of family.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for the birth of your son, and the celebration that it brings, Amen
Reflections of a Counselor 