The Christmas season is upon us! What a joyous time of year! Everywhere you turn, people are busy shopping, baking, and making preparations for that very special day. The infectious excitement that children express in December is truly contagious. They come inside after a busy afternoon of playing in the snow, cheeks red and eyes full of joy. A mug of hot cocoa is all that is needed to make their day complete.
A very important tradition for most families is the cookie baking. Who doesn't love being surrounded by sugar, chocolate, and lots of sprinkles? The smell wafting through the air lets you know that Christmas Day is just around the corner.
A lot of cookie recipes involve shaping the cookie dough. It reminds me of the way that God molds us in His hands. He is always waiting, ready to reshape us after we make a mistake. His grace is truly amazing! He is always there, with open arms, ready to hold his children as long as we need Him to. When others fail us, He is more than ready to accept us just where we are at that exact moment.
I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! Happy birthday, Jesus!
