The Day After

Take a day to relax and reflect on the miracle of Christmas.

Well, Christmas has come and gone. The gifts have been unwrapped. All of the paper has been thrown away and bows and boxes have been stacked for next year’s use. Recipes for leftovers have been pulled out. The kiddies are exhausted from all of the excitement and the adults? Well, we are exhausted too, aren’t we?

We have to figure out a time to take back gifts that didn’t fit. We begin to think about taking down all of the decorations. The day after Christmas can be kind of daunting and depressing.

But, perhaps we should think of the day after Christmas like the day after a wedding. A wedding can be beautiful and fun with tons of planning and excitement. But, the day after a wedding, a marriage begins. A lifelong journey hand-in-hand with another human being begins. Real life with a spouse begins.

Another example is all of the preparations that we make for the birth of a new baby. While all of the shopping and getting ready is fun and exciting. The baby is what brings us the joy. The day after Christmas should be a celebration of the life that Jesus offers us if we choose to walk with him.

He offers adventure and excitement as well as rest and peace. He offers hope and unconditional love. He offers joy and life-everlasting. On Christmas Eve, we celebrated the light of the world who came to us in a manger. Today, let’s rest and think of the enormity of that gift and how we might share that light with a dark world that desperately needs it.

Let’s take a little time and enjoy fellowship with friends and family. Let’s take some time to seek true peace. Today is just the beginning of the story of Jesus’ life.

If you are choosing to shop today, remember that light and pray for a way to share it with the many people you will come in contact with. Remember to share peace and love as you search for a deal. There’s always an opportunity to be the face of Christ. Try to find one.

As for me, I’m going to take today and next week to spend some time with family. My kids are out of school and I want to spend some special time with them. I have really enjoyed spending a little Advent and Christmas time with you in this space. Thanks for reading and sharing your comments. I wish you a Happy New Year and I hope to connect with you right back here in 2015.

Have an awesome day!

Wendy 🙂