All I really want for Christmas…

Several mornings ago, when I went to wake up Noah, he rolled over sleepily rubbing his eyes.  “Mom,” he whispered to me, “all I really want for Christmas is Jesus in my life.”  It took me off guard, surprised me in my hurried state.  I stopped in the quietness and my heart filled.  It’s hard to just keep going when you hear those words.  I soaked in the moment, sitting there beside him in the early morning hour, just being thankful for that simple reminder of what Christmas is really all about.

I love that he was thinking of our Savior the first thing in the morning.

I love that God was speaking to his heart.

I love his sensitivity to the Lord in the random quiet moments, especially when it brims from the more typical active heart of a “7 yr. old high-energy, all boy, constant on-the-go motion.”

I love that Jesus loves the little children.

I love that He speaks to them, even as they sleep.

I love that He calls them by name.

I love that He tells us, as adults, to be more like them.

I love that He took time for them, that He blessed them, that He held them, that He didn’t rush them away, on to the more “important” things of His day.

I love that they are the MOST important to Him.

I love that we can entrust “our” children to Him, because really, they are “His” children anyway, that He has so graciously entrusted to our care.

I love that He stations angels around them.

I love that He is always with them.

I love that He has a plan for them.

I love that Jesus Himself was once a precious little baby, held and treasured by His mom.

I love that He grew into a sweet little boy, who laughed, who ran, who played, similar to the little boys that many of us treasure in our very own homes.

I love that as a young man, He dearly loved His mother and His father.

I love that His desire was to do the will of His heavenly Father, even to the point of death.

I love that He was without sin.

I love that He loved us so much, He was willing to take our place – on the cross.

I love that He was powerful and victorious over death.

I love that He rose again.

I love that He WON.

I love that He instills hope.

I love that He breathes new life.

I love that He offers forgiveness.

I love that He gives us grace.

I love that He pours out mercy.

I love that He lavishes love.

I love that we will see Him one day.

I love that even now, He prepares a place for us to be with Him forever.

I love that He waits for us.

I love that the first Christmas began with the birth of our King…amazing treasure wrapped in the form of a precious tiny baby.

I love that His birth continues to be celebrated today all around the world.

I love that He has the power to change the world…one heart at a time.

I love that He is always and forever…Emmanuel…God with us.

Thankful.for.my.Savior.this.Christmas.Day.