Over the years my Christmas list has changed. As a girl I wanted barbies and toys. As a teenager I wanted money and clothes. As a college student I needed money and food. As a college graduate I needed money and a job. As a working adult I wanted to be with my family, have fun with my friends, and plan my next trip. As a missionary my Christmas list has drastically changed.
This is my first Christmas away from home and originally I thought all I would want for Christmas is to see my family and friends, but these last four months have changed my wants. Yes, I still want to see my family and friends more than you can even imagine. I’m so happy I will be able to FaceTime them!
But God has been transforming my outlooks, wants, and desires. This Christmas I want God to continue to help me see others and situations through His eyes, I want the Lord to transform what I want into what He wants, and I want Him to alter my desires so that they all line up with His.
Yes, I want to see my family and friends this Christmas, but more that that my Christmas wish is to see the Lord’s presence manifested here on Earth. I want to see through His eyes, do what He would do, and love like only He can love. After all, Jesus is the reason for the season, but too often we get lost in buying the perfect gift for everybody rather than giving ourselves as the perfect gift to the Lord to use for His kingdom work.
