Alright, it’s here. In three days we will be celebrate Christmas. The holiday synonymous with family gatherings, singing carols, going to church together and being a family. So, how do you handle the holidays when you are at war? Here are some tips…
1. Celebrate the fact you are not alone. As alone as we may feel from time to time we are not. We are here with a team. We have battle buddies, friends, and a host of people here that are a “family away from family.” Not only do we have the presence of some very great people, we also have the promise of God. In the worlds of Jesus, “I will be with you always…”
2. Celebrate the deferred Christmas gift you are about to receive. I believe I am about to get the best Christmas present of my whole life. Here it is! I will never again be able to take Christmas for granted. I will never again be able to have even a small bit of “bah humbug.” I will never again be able to ignore the greatness of this event. After this Christmas every Christmas that is to follow will be a treasure.
3. Remember that the truth about Christ’s birth can not be diminished by time or circumstances. Jesus is still sending his spirit, his angels and coming personally to say, “I bring you glad tidings of great joy…” Christ came two thousand years ago and he has never stopped entering the world, and hearts, even yours.
The character of a person can be measured by how they handle trials. You can measure them by the sacrifices you are called to make, or by the blessings you are going to receive. The latter is the better path. We can do this. "I bring you good news of great joy, for unto you this day in the city of David is born the Messiah."
Merry Christmas. Christ is born. Alleluia
May you know that the assurance of the Power and the Love of Jesus this Christmas. I look forward to seeing you when you come home.
You and your troops are in my heartfelt prayers this Christmas and will be this New Year.
Your brother,
Sean Poland
Posted by: Sean Poland | December 23, 2006 at 02:13 PM
Long ago and far away, when I was nineteen, I spent my first Christmas away from home. In the Army, in a far away place where there were people that were trying to kill me.
I (a lot of us) were scared, lonely and depressed.
We were lucky to have a great Platoon Sgt. He gathered us together Christmas Eve and sit us down together. I remember it was chilly and there was a light rain falling, it was a very dark night, and we were allowed no lights.
He walked among us, touching us on our shoulders and helments, talking in a low voice about home, friends, family and Christ. His low deep voice and touch seemed to fill me with peace and with happiness.
Far from home he showed and told us what real frienship and love was and how Christ had not forgotten or forsaken us.
I know that you bring those same feelings to our Warriors now. Thank you and may your days be fruitful.
Papa Ray
West Texas
USA
Posted by: Papa Ray | December 24, 2006 at 04:49 PM
Merry Christmas, CB. I'll write more later. Lots of ground to cover. :)
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