The 12th Day of Christmas

This morning I was reflecting on today being the 12th Day of Christmas.

I wrote and posted this: 

"On this 12th day of Christmas I give thanks that a human being so different from myself shows me how to live, love, and lead. Jesus reminds me that the color of my skin, hair, or eyes is not what makes me a kind and compassionate human. That comes from within. Jesus teaches me to love all God's children. Can I look beyond the skin, hair, eyes, gender, sexual orientation, attraction, language, finances, etc. to see the person inside? Can I take time to get to know the person that God created regardless of what my preconceived thoughts tell me? Maybe, if I listen, really listen, barriers will be destroyed--- barriers of language, ignorance, fear, mistrust, lack of knowledge, etc. 

As Epiphany nears and I reflect on the gifts brought to the Christ child and the gift givers who brought them, may I be willing to continue to journey to see, to be in the presence of the Holy.

May the Christ child continue to draw people together to bring hope, peace, joy, and love into the world.

Rev. Deb"

At church, I was reminded that I am loved, that Jesus came to love and that we are to remind others that they are loved.

I can't think of a better lesson as we move into Epiphany. 

Love. Jesus was and is about love. He taught us to love God and love neighbor as ourselves. 

As I rejoice in the birth of a brown-skinned, Middle Eastern, undocumented immigrant, I reflect on how I might live, love, and lead like him. 

How are you going to celebrate this 12th day of Christmas? 

How does the birth and life of tbe Christ Child offer you insight into how you will live into 2025?

Deb

If you would like to know more about the 12thday of Christmas, check out link: On the 12th Day of Christmas.