I have a friend who says that "if you're coming to see the house, make an appointment. If you're coming to see us, come on over!" What a wonderful "Mary attitude"!
On the other hand, many of us treat the Christmas season as an opportunity to audition for the "Win a Chance to Host Jesus" reality TV show. Every decoration must be perfect, everything must be homemade and every present must be perfectly chosen and wrapped. How "Martha" of us!
Our children will not remember what they got for Christmas ten years from now. They will remember dancing to "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" with you. They will not remember designer cookies, but they will remember standing on a stool helping you cut them out...if you're having fun.
And that's the key, people. It's better to be in the living room, living rather than creating the "perfect Christmas" like Attila the Hun conquering the East. I mean, really, who wants Attila the Hun as a mom?
And to relate this back to Martha's desire to be Martha Stewart--she forgot a couple of important details. This was Jesus, baby! How often did she get to spend time with Him? And...they were guys. Guys don't need designer cookies. Give 'em a plate of nachos and they're happy. And then she could have been in the living room with a smile on her face.
So, enjoy this season! Make a mess, have some fun! After all, Jesus is coming and you don't want to miss it!
Feeling blessed, how about you?
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