My December

The snow is breathtaking. Sure it causes havoc, is messy and is annoying to drive in, but it sure is beautiful.  This year we're not going all out for Christmas. I've kind of gotten tired of the whole candied version of Christmas our nation demonstrates each year. Kids grow up thinking it's all about presents, and Santa Claus, and these shallow lies. It's the birthday of the Son of God, and we celebrate by buying ourselves gifts?  That's a little funky. There is nothing wrong with giving to your loved one's, and just embracing each others presence on such a day. But when the main focus becomes greediness, selfishness and cheating to get what we want, that's just not right. I want to step back and look at it for what it really is. It's a celebration, and I will celebrate. Not with buying myself tons of presents, and signing about deer and Santa; instead I will praise my Father in Heaven for all He's done for me. As I stare at the crystals falling from the sky, and see them peacefully rest on the ground, I think of how God picked where that exact snowflake would fall. Just like He picked where I am today. Each season has it's own authentic beauty. I want to appreciate everything for what it is. The nightmare is over, I've woken up to safety. Now, it's time to celebrate, and I have a lot to celebrate.