Everywhere we go it seems there is a Christmas tree. I marvelled at the trees in the Bass Pro Shop, each one had a theme and was very elaborate. I thought about having the kids stand next to one of those and not even mention that it wasn't ours! You all already know those fancy one's just aren't our style!
Today we talked about trees and read a book my sister-in -law gave us, The Tale Of Three Trees. After reading the book we looked at our tree and thought of Christmas trees. Most are triangular in shape and could represent the trinity--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Christmas tree is an evergreen, which could represent eternal life. My middle child noted that Jesus died for us on a tree. Again we discussed God's grace and mercy in giving us eternal life. We talked about how a tree stands tall pointing to God. May we stand tall and make certain our lives are pointing to God.
Dear God,
We are thankful for the many reminders of Your love all around us this Christmas season. May we stand tall like our tree and be a witness for Jesus. May we look upwards and direct our attention to You. May we open our hearts and arms to others with Your spirit of love. May we share this love with others who may not know You but who are longing for the life You give.
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
I Peter 2:24
"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed."
7 comments:
I love the analogy here Mrs P and your discussion with the kids. And I love their Christmas trees too. We may have to do that one over here. Thanks for the idea.
Love it today. Your tree us beautiful and Toby looks great in the picture too.
So those little trees...ice cream cones, frosting, green sprinkles and candy? That is one craft we can do. I am so excited! Will buy the crafts today.
Thanks for the idea.
Your tree looks great! What sweet memories with your kids. That story sounds great!
Those are some smart and creative kids you have...hug and love all over them!
This is great, great, great.
We have the "wrong" kind of ice cream cones for this....but, perhaps that just means we need to put a little more icing in the gap!! HA!!
So festive and wonderful on your Advent table! Your kids have some inspiring words for us all...
This was beautiful! Loved the way you pointed to God with the shape of the tree. We have the movies, Tale of 3 trees. I'll have to pull it out. :)
Loved the tree craft! How fun, but we need the recipe/directions!
Sonya
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