For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 

Christmas time is special for a child. They wait in eager anticipation of what gifts they’ll receive. A child is very sensitive to people’s treatment of them and the gifts they receive is evaluated by the importance of their life in the person giving the gift. I’ve seen it, they scan the room for other children’s gifts and if theirs is not as big or special as someone else, then they feel hurt and less important. Although that’s not an attitude of thankfulness, it is the only tool a child has developed in them to evaluate their importance. 

Sounds pretty immature, but the truth is, as adults, we sometimes feel cheated by other family members. We feel hurt when our own children don’t spend as much time with us as they do other family members, we recognize our importance in the family tree by the gifts received and quite often find our feelings hurt when things don’t measure up. Can you relate? 

Sadly, these hurt feelings distract you from the importance of the real reason for Christmas. The Son of God was born to give His life for you to have an eternal relationship with your Creator! There is no other gift or value of time spent with someone than the gift of God’s love. Don’t fall victim to the emotions of the holidays, walk through this holiday with a heart of gratitude for the One who gave His all for you to live in harmony with God. 

While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18