Merry Christmas!

"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'" (Lk 2:10–11)

 Several years ago, I went through childhood belongings at my parents. As a child, I simply took for granted the many books and cards received from great-grandparents & great aunts and uncles, grandparents, parents and each of my aunts and uncles about the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Many of these people have passed away. I now recognize that while we gathered over the years for food, fellowship and abundant laughter; their primary focus hinged on pointing and encouraging my sister, cousins and me to an eternal relationship with Jesus Christ whose birthday we celebrate every Christmas.

How will your loved ones remember your focus at Christmas?

Rick E. Meyer         

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What do you focus on?

Earlier this week I reviewed videos of a few my speeches from 2002 to 2010. I am working on a blog for the Fourth of July and wanted to recapture past thoughts and perspectives. Included on the same mini-DV tapes were videos of past Christmas gatherings.

Watching these videos generated frustration and shame towards myself. I wanted to see more of the people in the room where I shot the videos. Instead, I focused the camera more on gifts than people.

Specifically, I wanted to see my dad. Yet, I only placed the camera on him a few times. If I outlive my mother, I will later wish I had her in more of the videos.

Ten years from now noone will care who gave what gifts to whom. However, we will care about the people in the room.

Watching these videos reminded me of a lesson all of us have heard numerous times in numerous ways. Whether videoing, taking pictures or conversing in a room with friends and family, Focus on People, not Things.

See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick

Rick E. Meyer
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