This Christmas season I have been reflecting a lot about my Christmas as a missionary, and how I can make this Christmas just as special as last years. My mind draws a blank for a few seconds but then I remember why last year was so great. I was focused on my Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. He is why last year was awesome. I am still dedicated to him. I am still striving to be a disciple of Christ, so Why can’t this year be just as great!?
President Henry B. Eyring said it best:
"Many of you will in the Christmas season find ways to give food to people who are hungry. As you do, you bring joy to the Lord. Yet He taught us that there is a way to give an even more priceless and lasting gift. He said, 'I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst' (John 6:35). With all the kindnesses we give for Him, the greatest we can offer is to point those we love and serve toward Him, the only source of eternal life."
—Henry B. Eyring, "The Gift of a Savior.” Christmas Devotional Dec. 2010
I love that Christ is in and can be in everything that we do, in the season and during the year. I am so grateful for the mortal Life that He lived, the example that he was, and the Life that He lives now, for He does LIVE! I KNOW IT!
I love the words that the Angle spoke to the shepherds on the day of His humble birth: (Luke 2:10-11)
10 “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you agood tidings of great bjoy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is aborn this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Fear Not! We have good tidings of great joy for ALL PEOPLE!! We have a Saviour!! We need not fear things in this life! This brings so much peace into my heart knowing that this Gospel is for me and everyone!
I hope this Christmas season you will feel the Joy as you remember Christ our Savior!
All My Love,
Shannon Durr
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