I have been thinking a lot lately about how to make holidays like Christmas and Easter more meaningful. This last Christmas we tried very hard to fight the spirit of materialism that so easily ensnares us during that season. We weren’t perfect, but I think we did make some drastic changes. Not having a lot of money helps!
My biggest motivation for wanting to find deeper meaning is my children. I want them to look forward to Christmas and Easter not because they’ll get “stuff”, but because there is wonder and excitement in understanding the true meaning behind why we celebrate. I want to instill reverence in them and the ability to take time to enjoy the simple things.
I have noticed that I personally need to be reminded to slow down enough to remember why it is that I am working so hard. I need to stop and meditate on the moment and on what God is teaching me and showing me. I haven’t read much yet, but it seems like that is what learning the “language of time and space” [1] is all about. If I don’t slow down and remember what God has done for me, my life will eventually lose all its meaning and sense of purpose.
I have never really acknowledged the season of Lent before, but I keep feeling a need to do it this year. I haven’t decided what to give up yet. I will let you know when I decide…..
[1]Essentials Red Online Studies in Worship History and Creative Vocation with Dan Wilt, M.Min
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