Xmas
I had a really great time with my small group tonight. We were supposed to go caroling, but due to the weather, we decided to just stay around the house and sing and talk about Christmas. Even with a severely out of tune piano, it was a blast.We discussed what it meant for God to become man. I've always thought of it as God being very humble, but it sank in a little deeper tonight. He came as a child, just as we all do. An innocent, adorable child. But how long do WE stay humble and innocent? It's not long before we are craving attention for ourselves or are cranky because of the situation we are in. This is even neglecting the fact that we are born WITH sin. Christ was never like that! He was humble and serving and selfless his entire life. I think that is amazing.
After the main group thing, I talked to our leader/church elder. I've been struggling a lot lately with understanding Christmas. I know that there is the cultural/traditional "Christmas" that nearly everyone celebrates, but is that really Christmas? It's supposed to be a celebration centered on Christ's birth. There are different celebrations that go on at the same time. They have appeared to combine with Christmas for what seems to be a "multicultural" holiday. For this reason, should we call it Christmas? I really love the tradition of Christmas - the tree, the lights, giving presents, the food! - but I don't want that to be all it is about, and I also want those things to be meaningful. My dad and I used to put up and decorate our tree, along with any lights and such. It was a great bonding experience. Now that I can't have that, when I do those things, I reflect on the great times with my dad. But I also want to keep in mind the christian (true meaning) of Christmas - that Christ came here and was humble and obedient and loving to everyone. It really is a wonderful thing that he would do something like that.
In addition, he taught me a LOT on how we can use things like this to teach our children how to be obedient and loving (to God and to others.) Obviously, I don't have children, but the same idea applies now. A lot of little things can teach respect and honor - two things I definitely didn't learn as I was growing up.
Overall, tonight was very educational and I am so grateful that it happened. If anyone has any questions or whatever, feel free to ask!! I will be more than happy to explain more. :-)
Alles, guten nacht
posted by Unknown @ 12/18/2005 12:08:00 AM
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