Be Christmas!

We are in the most joyful season in our time, Christmas! Everyone awaits for the coming of this day, the rich and the poor, the young and old alike. There's something about Christmas that each one of us cannot resists to celebrate, something so glorious that even the splendor of God showered upon us on the most holy night of all. Christmas is not also something about gift-giving, receiving new stuff, merry-making and feasting. It may sound already as a cliche but Christmas is truly indeed, a giving season. 

Giving is the best gift for all...

Recently we have witnessed the tragic situation of our brethren down south, in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan Cities. caused by typhoon 'Sendong'. Was it really a game of chance? Perhaps God fashioned all these things to happen to give us lessons that we forget at times...forgiveness, compassion and generosity. God wants us to be reminded what truly Christmas is all about and unfortunately, thousands of lives  were perished.  

Christmas this year may not be that grand or extravagant, but it has given us a meaningful way of celebrating Christmas...that is giving our love and compassion to the least of our brethren. Christmas of 2011 imparts us lessons that we should live day by day. On a personal note, I have not celebrated a merrier Christmas this year but I am thankful for the blessings I received from my family and friends. That alone I am thankful to God that I am still enjoying the wonderful gift...the gift of life. Everyday becomes Christmas for me but everyday is a challenge for me and the call beckons on me and for all of us...Be Christmas for others!

Be Christmas for others!

The best gift that we could give to our loved ones and our brethren is to Be Christmas for them. We don't need to become extra generous, but our love alone could truly manifest that Christmas is all about Him, the Lord of love. It is He, who is the reason for this season.

Have a meaningful and blessed Christmas!