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Christ In Christmas
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by Brooke Towe
hile I was shopping for Christmas pajamas for
The enemy will even ensure that you stay busy in order
my daughter, Giuliana, I found what I believed
to hinder you from progressing in your relationship with
to be the perfect pair. I was ecstatic that I had
God. We have to refuse to allow our hectic schedules to
conquered the task of finding Christmas pajamas for her school party. While standing in line to make the purchase,
hinder us from putting Him first in our lives. The Christmas season is fun to celebrate with friends
I couldn’t help but think of how cute she would look in
and family. I love to exchange gifts, bake cookies, watch
this red ensemble. I could not wait to see her face when she
Christmas movies, and all of the other family traditions
would open the bag and see the modest, but still trendy,
that my family enjoys. However, this Christmas, more than
sleepwear. I had scored or so I thought. Then, I looked
ever, I am committed to not allow ANYTHING to cause me
more closely at the shirt of my great find, only to discover
to X Him out of my life.
that it said, “Here for the X-Mas Movies and Snacks.” No! Why did they have to ruin these pajamas? My heart was grieved because “Christ” had been removed and replaced with an “X.” I, then, realized that there are so many times we replace Christ with an “X.” What is the “X” in your life? Is your “X” a job, sports, money, or a relationship? Jesus is the reason for every breath that we take. In the life of the believer, everything should be about Him. Therefore, Jesus should be, “The reason for the season,” every day of our life not only during the time we celebrate Christmas! “For in Him we live, and move, and have our being;… (Acts 7:28). I have learned as a wife, mother, travel agent, and co-pastor, we have to guard our time with Him. It is so
My prayer is that, as you read this article, you will be challenged to put Christ front and center of everything you do. Do not allow the hustle and bustle of this time of year to rob you of your time with Him. Celebrate the gift of God to the world, Jesus. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
easy to get distracted on little things that we miss the big
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not
picture, Jesus. Many of you, like me, have made statements
perish, but have everlasting life”(John 3:16).
similar to, “When my life slows down, I am going to pray church, but I am so busy right now.” Did that hit home?
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About The Author
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Brooke Towe, co pastor of Ramp Church Chattanooga. Owner of Brooke Travel Company. Wife to Pastor Andrew and mother to their children Giuliana and Gabriel.
