Life has been overly challenging these past few weeks leading up to Christmas. For some reason every little thing on my “to do” list has been taking away from my son and husband. The craziness of life has a way of utter distraction, taking our focus off what’s important while trying to prepare for the ‘important.’

I’ve realized today how my perspective has been completely wrong. The point of the holidays are to spend with family and remembering what Christ has done for me. Yet through all the preparations I forget to sit at the feet of Jesus. I’ve become my own Martha; preparing meals and decorating our household. Mary on the otherhand realized what truly mattered most and that she wouldn’t always have the opportunity to spend at the feet of Jesus. Christ came to serve, not to be served. Jesus wanted Martha to set aside ‘preparing’ the meal so that she could sit at the feet of Christ and reflect on what mattered most at the present time.

Moment of truth: Take time away from the chaos of ‘preparing’ to spend time with your family. Taking time to be truly present and not just physically present. Engage and have that special time with your kids and spouse. Reflect on what the birth of Christ means to you. How can you better honor Christ in all His glory this Christmas?

Luke 10:38-42