"Santa is coming...I know him!" -Buddy the Elf
I saw this quote on a pillow last week and couldn't stop laughing about it. It made me want to watch that movie this week, and I have...a couple of times. Every time that part comes, I hold my breath and wait to laugh. I don't know why it's so funny...maybe it's how excited Buddy gets because he knows someone "important".
Important. I've thought about this a lot since that day last week. I know a lot of important people in my life. I get excited, too, when I hear about these people and I want to shout, "I know him/her!" Like my friend who sang a beautiful song at our Enrichment the other night; or my sister who makes beautiful quilts; or another friend who has written a book on dating your spouse (it's called "How to Date Your Spouse")...the list could go on and on and on, but you get the idea.
As I've thought about it more, I've realized, I don't really get excited because of how important they are, rather, because they are important people AND nice. One of my favorite quotes (besides Buddy's) is: It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice! That's what these people are. Nice! And, although I know a lot of people that may not seem to do important things, they are important to me because they are nice (of course, there are other reasons they are important to me)! Like my sister that I can call up and ask for advise on a lot of issues, or another sister that is always willing to watch my kids, or my mom who is just the best at everything.
It doesn't take a lot to be nice; we were all little once and had moms, dads, brothers, sisters, grandparents, etc. that would remind us: "Play nice", "Be nice to the doggy", "Be nice to your sister", "Use nice words". Again I could keep going, but won't.
I saw this quote on a pillow last week and couldn't stop laughing about it. It made me want to watch that movie this week, and I have...a couple of times. Every time that part comes, I hold my breath and wait to laugh. I don't know why it's so funny...maybe it's how excited Buddy gets because he knows someone "important".
Important. I've thought about this a lot since that day last week. I know a lot of important people in my life. I get excited, too, when I hear about these people and I want to shout, "I know him/her!" Like my friend who sang a beautiful song at our Enrichment the other night; or my sister who makes beautiful quilts; or another friend who has written a book on dating your spouse (it's called "How to Date Your Spouse")...the list could go on and on and on, but you get the idea.
As I've thought about it more, I've realized, I don't really get excited because of how important they are, rather, because they are important people AND nice. One of my favorite quotes (besides Buddy's) is: It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice! That's what these people are. Nice! And, although I know a lot of people that may not seem to do important things, they are important to me because they are nice (of course, there are other reasons they are important to me)! Like my sister that I can call up and ask for advise on a lot of issues, or another sister that is always willing to watch my kids, or my mom who is just the best at everything.
It doesn't take a lot to be nice; we were all little once and had moms, dads, brothers, sisters, grandparents, etc. that would remind us: "Play nice", "Be nice to the doggy", "Be nice to your sister", "Use nice words". Again I could keep going, but won't.
The song that my friend sang the other night was "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." Not only was it beautiful, but the Spirit was so strong. I Know Him! I know that He lives. This brings so much JOY to my life.
As the holidays quickly approach, I hope that I can help my children to KNOW Jesus Christ, that we can find JOY in our home regardless what we "get" for Christmas. Yes, Jesus Christ is important, but, when it all comes down to it, it's because He was nice...everything He did for us! What a blessing it is to have this time of year to remind us of Him. I hope that I can take the spirit of Christmas and drag it out all year long. What a JOY it is to KNOW Him!
As the holidays quickly approach, I hope that I can help my children to KNOW Jesus Christ, that we can find JOY in our home regardless what we "get" for Christmas. Yes, Jesus Christ is important, but, when it all comes down to it, it's because He was nice...everything He did for us! What a blessing it is to have this time of year to remind us of Him. I hope that I can take the spirit of Christmas and drag it out all year long. What a JOY it is to KNOW Him!
4 comments:
Too funny that I was reading this post while yelling "Be Nice!" to my kids. I love your thoughts. Who knew it was going to go from Santa to Christ. That was well done.
I love Elf! We watch it every Christmas Eve. Random tradition but it always makes us laugh. We like when he knocks over the Christmas tree. I'll think of you when he says "I know him!".
Beautifully written! THANKS for the reminder of what Christmas is really all about. I too am so gratful I know Him. Wouldn't the world be a better place if we ALL kept the spirit of Christmas going all year.
Thanks for your thoughts and wisdom. I had a student tell me that we can't like everyone. But I say why not. Why not be nice to everyone.
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