Happy Christmas Dear Reader,
Even during times that are a Hard Candy Christmas there is
not room for hard feelings. The core of
Christmas is reclamation, redemption, and reconciliation. When seeking Christmas, we are seeking these
things.
We may hide the search in phrases like peace on earth and
joy to the world but none of that is possible without true reconciliation. We muddle through things with fractured relationships
wondering why we are not satisfied and at peace. As long as we carry ill feelings toward anyone,
we cannot find peace and joy. We may
mask it for a bit with food, drink, and things but there is no real peace.
It may be difficult but we should try to mend those broken
relationships. The other person may be
unwilling. They may even be actively hating
us. There is risk in the offering but
that does not mean that for the sake of Christ we do not take the risk. Once we do, if they are still reticent, then we
can be at peace knowing that we tried.
That only works, however, if we are resolute in our love and
forgiveness.,
Like Scrooge’s nephew Fred, we need to be determined to
offer peace. When recounting Scrooge’s
response to his dinner invitation he vows, “I intend to give him the same
chance every year whether he like it or not.”
His love of Christmas will not allow him to return evil for evil. We all must return good for evil.
Where are you Christmas?
You are in the card sent to someone who is unkind. You are in the gift given that you know will
be unappreciated when you give it out of love.
You are in a heart free of hard feelings and bitter resentments. You find your hands and feet in service to
the ungrateful. You find your momentum
to carry us through the year in holding no resentment toward anyone.
How about you Dear Reader?
Can you think of someone with whom you need to mend fences? Is there someone you need to forgive or from
whom you need forgiveness? You do not
have to tell me about it but if you wish to, I am willing to listen. This song is not a Christmas song, but we
still can benefit from the example. And
to those who have wronged me, I wish you the Happiest of Christmas wishes with
no hard feelings.
No
Hard Feelings – Avett Brothers
When my body won't hold me anymore
And it finally lets me free
Will I be ready?
When my feet won't walk another mile
And my lips give their last kiss goodbye
Will my hands be steady?
And it finally lets me free
Will I be ready?
When my feet won't walk another mile
And my lips give their last kiss goodbye
Will my hands be steady?
When I lay down my fears
My hopes and my doubts
The rings on my fingers
And the keys to my house
With no hard feelings
My hopes and my doubts
The rings on my fingers
And the keys to my house
With no hard feelings
When the sun hangs low in the west
And the light in my chest
Won't be kept held at bay any longer
When the jealousy fades away
And it's ash and dust for cash and lust
And it's just hallelujah
And love in thoughts and love in the words
Love in the songs they sing in the church
And no hard feelings
And the light in my chest
Won't be kept held at bay any longer
When the jealousy fades away
And it's ash and dust for cash and lust
And it's just hallelujah
And love in thoughts and love in the words
Love in the songs they sing in the church
And no hard feelings
Lord knows they haven't done
Much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold
Much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold
Mmh
When my body won't hold me anymore
And it finally lets me free
Where will I go?
Will the trade winds take me south
Through Georgia grain or tropical rain
Or snow from the heavens?
And it finally lets me free
Where will I go?
Will the trade winds take me south
Through Georgia grain or tropical rain
Or snow from the heavens?
Will I join with the ocean blue
Or run into the Savior true
And shake hands laughing
And walk through the night
Straight to the light
Holding the love I've known in my life
And no hard feelings
Or run into the Savior true
And shake hands laughing
And walk through the night
Straight to the light
Holding the love I've known in my life
And no hard feelings
Lord knows they haven't done
Much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold
Under the curving sky
I'm finally learning why
It matters for me and you
To say it and mean it too
For life and its loveliness
And all of its ugliness
Good as it's been to me
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
Much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold
Under the curving sky
I'm finally learning why
It matters for me and you
To say it and mean it too
For life and its loveliness
And all of its ugliness
Good as it's been to me
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer
who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home
owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store.”
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