Posted on Monday, 21st December 2009 by Catherine
This Mental Music Monday may make you sad – it should make you think and I hope it makes you realize how very good you have it.
There are people fighting for their lives right now. There are people who will “meet Jesus” this week. People will lose a mother, sister, wife, husband, child, aunt, uncle, cousin and friend. Rejoice if you are not in that situation and remember there are people who are. Be sensitive to those around you as they are probably struggling with some aspect of their life. While it may not be death or illness it is still a challenging time of year that brings out lots of raw emotions.
Christmas comes every year even if we are not ready, even if we are not in the Christmas “spirit”, and even if we don’t have extra money to give gifts. Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ. It is a time to be with family, to show our love for one another and to reflect on the past year. When you put on your “Christmas Shoes” remember the blessings the Lord has given you and reflect on the challenges you have overcome.
Everyone’s “Christmas shoes” look different, unique and individual. Wear them proudly this week. If you are struggling try and find a bit of “happiness” just like the little boy in the song does. He is so excited that his mom will get to wear new shoes when she meets Jesus. That certainly makes you stop and think.
Happy Mental Music Monday.
May your family have a blessed week.
December 21st, 2009 at 11:18 am
This song makes me cry EVERY time I hear it, and it certainly makes one take pause during daily life. I think it may be a song we should all listen to every single morning before starting our day to put life in “perspective.” Merry Christmas to you and your family Catherine!
December 21st, 2009 at 6:06 pm
What a wonderful song and what a wonderful perspective to look from this Christmas. My suggestion, if you haven't done so already, is to give a little bit to someone else this Christmas…whether it be donating a toy, putting a few extra coins in the Salvation Army can or simply sharing a smile and a bit more patience with those around you, including your family. We should all strive to remember the true meaning of Christmas and perhaps enjoy a little less Christmas stress and a little more Christ in our Christmas.
"Christmas, my child, is love in action… When you love someone, you give to them, as God gives to us. The greatest gift He ever gave was the person of His Son, sent to us in human form." ~Dale Evans Rogers