The old song reminds us, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. Here are twelve reflections to encourage your heart at Christmas:

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;” (Luke 2:10)

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas;
Soon the bells will start,
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart.” – Meredith Willson

“He who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree.” – Charlotte Carpenter

“It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” – W.T. Ellis

“Christmas is not just a time for festivity and merry making. It is more than that. It is a time for the contemplation of eternal things. The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and forgiving.” – J. C. Penney

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens, Ebeneezer Scrooge

“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled ’till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” – Dr Seuss

“I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“Christmas day is a day of joy and charity. May God make you very rich in both.” – Phillips Brooks

“Christmas, my child, is love in action.” – Dale Evans

“Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” – Janice Maeditere

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” (Luke 2:14)

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

RickAssociate Pastor – Discipleship.  The Church at LifePark

Professor of Discipleship, Columbia International University

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