Pause. Breathe. Celebrate.

December 8
Song #8

"I Celebrate the Day" by Relient K
&
"Bethlehem Morning" by Sandi Patty

It happens every year. The initial excitement of the season gives way to anxiety and stress as we try to cram every festive activity in to our already overloaded schedules. The days are short and time is at a premium. The Christmas letter you leisurely wrote the day after Thanksgiving remains unsent because you can't even find time to buy stamps. (Oh, wait. That last part was about me.) 

So today is about giving myself permission to pause. Breathe. And remember the real reason I'm celebrating this season: My Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in a humble stable, He came to bring hope and light into a dark world. Emmanuel! God With Us!

These two songs bring me right back to the real meaning of Christmas, and today I needed this. Maybe you do, too.


I Celebrate the Day by Relient K  (YouTube with lyrics) Spotify
Bethlehem Morning by Sandi Patty   Spotify  (Live YouTube recording - closest I could get)
(Lyrics HERE)