Now that I’m done—done with school, done with my home, done with my bed, done with my wardrobe, done with choosing my food, done with personal space and done with my decorations—for this next year, I don’t really know who I am. I sit in my mother-in-law’s with nothing going the right way. Holidays are hectic. After making sure you buy gifts for everyone, you must get to everyone’s house to say “Merry Christmas”. Through the hustle and bustle of the stores and deciding whose house to go to which day, I’m done. Where is the beauty in this? How can I look at this thing that has turned into my life and be satisfied?
The only way I know to get through this season is to remember my Savior came to Earth one lonely night. Done with comfort, done with a house, and done with a bed, He slept as a baby in a manger next to the animals. He had to be taken care of by others because he came so innocent and incapable to care for himself. I am incapable of taking care of myself this next year. I am incapable of keeping myself safe from disease and from robbery. I will be incapable of communicating to the many people of the world. I am incapable of giving myself any kind of worth in the long run. Fortunately, for me and for you, I have a God who came down to this earth and created a relationship through his Son’s spilled blood and risen life. He gave me purpose and even though I cannot do anything, He is capable of all. Although his perfect plan does not keep me away from harm, he promises my worth. He promises that He is with me and will allow me to do great things in His Name. Because my God is big, I don’t have to be. Isn’t that a wonderful feeling?
The beauty in this season is the reason it is here. As you hustle and bustle this Christmas season, please remember the same. Merry Christmas!!!
