We’ve all seen our children when they are younger open a present and then spend more time playing with the box or wrappings than with the actual present.
When your kids are grown up one day, let their memories be about the time you spent with them. Time you spent taking them to a special place. Time you spent doing fun activities together.
Remember, it’s…
God.
Family.
Ministry.
In that order.
5. Don’t Lose Sight of Jesus.
If you are not intentional, you can lose sight of Jesus during the Christmas season. You get so busy with Christmas services that you neglect your time with Jesus. You get so immersed in the details that you don’t have time to worship Jesus. You get so bogged down that you are just trying to survive everything that has been put on your plate.
There are many kids who grew up with their parents working at the church non-stop during the holiday season and now they are bitter about it. Don’t be that family.
If you are mindful and keep your right priorities in check, Christmas truly can be the greatest time of the year for your family.
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