Whether we're ready or not, Christmas is near! This time gives us preparation time...shopping time, baking time, cleaning time. What we don't go through to get ready. And sure enough, it's one of the hugest religious holidays for Christians.
But what about preparing for something else! How about preparing our spiritual life, ridding ourselves of anger/resentments, hurts and feeling sorry for ourselves. What would our spirit feel like if we let go of grudges toward others, offered forgiveness to those who have hurt us or reached out to those in need helping ourselves get off of the pity pot.
Yes, "'tis the season." But perhaps the season is much larger than what we originally imagined. Not only our physical surroundings need our attention but our spiritual surroundings need it, too!
So, when we're making our list and checking it twice, let us not forget our own spiritual needs of how we are preparing for the most important person. Yes, Santa, but more importantly, that babe in a manger, Jesus. How can we make room in our own heart so His love, peace and presence can come to us! Get ready!
