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Just in case you were wondering about Hamish, as it has been a while, here is a video of him trying to figure out what is going on with my singing snowmen. Sorry about the quality, it was dark when I shot it.
Just in case you were wondering about Hamish, as it has been a while, here is a video of him trying to figure out what is going on with my singing snowmen. Sorry about the quality, it was dark when I shot it.
The snowmen are singing about all the food they are going to consume over Christmas, and I think Hamish was jealous as he wanted some! He didn't know what was going on or what to make of it.
Every Christmas I feel the same. There are the new gadgets, toys and it's just overwhelming. I just heard in a news story that stores deliberately want to overwhelm you with piped in smells, noise/music, loads of eye stimulation with lights. As if they over stimulate you, apparently you are then a bit disorientated and more likely to impulse buy. Although it doesn't work with me as I just want to stay home and not go into those shops and just buy online!
But with crowds and the season being so busy, it's not just children that get overstimulated and overwhelmed. So by the time you slip into church for a carol service you are exhausted and it's hard to wind down and concentrate on the one true meaning of Christmas - our redeemer was born.
Satan and his minions does the exact same thing as stores. Distract us, overwhelm us through busyness or trying to make us believe it's all about family or whatever will work for you. So we concentrate on getting the right presents for children and everything else so we don't have time to spend quality time with God.
We might not even realise it, as what's wrong with cooking, spending time with family or shopping? Nothing on it's own but we have to strike a balance and realise who is priority number 1 and not just on paper but actually doing it - spending time with God and putting His wishes for you first. Then, as He loves you and wants the best for you, you won't feel as frazzled or tired. Also you can be more ready with your family and friends to bring the true meaning of Christmas into conversations, applying it to each situation.
When we talk about the Christmas story - how God loves us so much he gave us the biggest gift of all - His son as He would save us from our sins. We realise what our priorities should be and what is and isn't important. So don't stress out and take time with God.
Every Christmas I feel the same. There are the new gadgets, toys and it's just overwhelming. I just heard in a news story that stores deliberately want to overwhelm you with piped in smells, noise/music, loads of eye stimulation with lights. As if they over stimulate you, apparently you are then a bit disorientated and more likely to impulse buy. Although it doesn't work with me as I just want to stay home and not go into those shops and just buy online!
But with crowds and the season being so busy, it's not just children that get overstimulated and overwhelmed. So by the time you slip into church for a carol service you are exhausted and it's hard to wind down and concentrate on the one true meaning of Christmas - our redeemer was born.
Satan and his minions does the exact same thing as stores. Distract us, overwhelm us through busyness or trying to make us believe it's all about family or whatever will work for you. So we concentrate on getting the right presents for children and everything else so we don't have time to spend quality time with God.
We might not even realise it, as what's wrong with cooking, spending time with family or shopping? Nothing on it's own but we have to strike a balance and realise who is priority number 1 and not just on paper but actually doing it - spending time with God and putting His wishes for you first. Then, as He loves you and wants the best for you, you won't feel as frazzled or tired. Also you can be more ready with your family and friends to bring the true meaning of Christmas into conversations, applying it to each situation.
When we talk about the Christmas story - how God loves us so much he gave us the biggest gift of all - His son as He would save us from our sins. We realise what our priorities should be and what is and isn't important. So don't stress out and take time with God.
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