Dear Friends in Christ -
We had a reflective, joyful, full-of-peace conversation this evening about Christmas. About how to participate in the beautiful, lovely, holy things about Christmas and leave the rush and crush and overwhelming expectations behind.
I would recommend the book we used to guide our reflections ("Unplug the Christmas Machine" by Robinson and Staeheli), but I know most of you don't have time to read it - and I don't want you to feel guilty about another thing left undone!
Instead of reading the book, how about taking a few minutes to reflect on "THE CHRISTMAS PLEDGE" that the authors suggest taking at the beginning of the Season?!
Here it is, with my invitation to join me in keeping it throughout the Advent and Christmas season. At the end, let's compare notes and see how we did - OK?
Faithfully,
Janet+
THE CHRISTMAS PLEDGE
Believing in the true spirit of Christmas, I commit myself to:
- Remember those people who truly need my gifts
- Express my love in more direct ways than gifts
- Examine my holiday activities in the light of my deepest values
- Be a peacemaker within my circle of family and friends
- Rededicate myself to my spiritual growth
May God add a blessing to our faith-full endeavors!
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