cHrIsTmAs MeAns~~~~~

So I thought that this year I would instead of doing the 12 days of Christmas I would do the give some of the reason's that I love my Savior Jesus Christ. So today I thought I'd start with

Selflessness....
Selflessness is the true definition of Love. It is one of the things that I think a lot of people struggle with! Our world these days are all about "me" not about how are actions, wants or demands may affect those we love, or those who will be caught in the moment. I am a mother of 5 1/2 children and I have experience first hand how much selflessness plays in my daily life. If I chose to be selfish my family would for sure fail. My marriage at times has suffered horribly because of my "selfish" acts along with my direct family and extended family! It is a "natural" man characteristic to be selfish I think, but I don't believe that we should act on it. If you truly are trying to become "Christ" like than this is one of the most important things to control.
The Lord performed the most "selfless" act that any man has ever done. He gave his life for ours. Could or would we do this for someone(s) that we loved. Do we find our daily thoughts and actions following his example of selflessness? If the answer is no than we must take a hard look at our priorities in life!
Let us all try to become "selfless" in our actions. The world would by no means be worse off!

Example.....
Jesus is the ultimate example! When people hurt, or judge, do we act as he does? Or do we act like mortal man! Do we strive everyday to try to do our best, truly try? Do we show our children, family and strangers a "Jesus" like example? This is something that I struggle with each and everyday! When I feel that it is impossible, all I have to do say a little prayer and ask for his understanding and his guidance. If anything in the end I feel his loving support surrounding me and pushing me to try to do better! Let us try not only during the holiday season but all year long to be an "Jesus Example" to all those we love and come into contact!

Unconditional Love....
Jesus and Heavenly Father love each and everyone of us unconditionally! How is that, when most people mock, judge and deny them. How is that they can have such a perfect Love??? I try to compare it to my own children. There are days that my heart breaks for decisions and choices they make, but yet every night I find myself praying for their well being, their health, their happiness among so many other things, and I am not perfect like our Father in Heaven!

They must watch and pray for our well being too, as only family can. I am grateful that I have such and wonderful example in my life on how and what I should be trying to accomplish in my life. Unconditional Love.... for not only my husband, children and family, but for complete strangers. There is no better example that we should ALL aspire to be then our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father.

Let's all try just a little harder to be "Christ Like" in all we do, to show unconditional Love and compassion as they do each and everyday. Because I am sure with all my heart that we as their sons & daughters will cause more heart ache to them then we will ever have to endure!

Understanding....
Jesus undertands everything. He understands our trials, hardships, experiences, etc. He knows the true intentions of every mans heart. Could we all wish that we could "understand" with such love each and every person in our lives. The world would be a better place!