What matters MOST...

I have been meaning to write this post all week. But things kept popping up and blogging got pushed back. Here it is Christmas Eve and I have a few moments to get some thoughts out of my head and onto my screen. People used to say "out of my head and onto paper." But times are changing I suppose.

My ward choir sang O Holy Night last week in Sacrament meeting. It was absolutely beautiful, if I do say so myself. Launa is our choir director and she did some "Tweaking" to add in a harmony part and some Violin parts. I was in the choir and I loved that. However I do wish I could have been in congregation and just listen. The words are amazing and the Spirit is so strong when ever I hear that song. My favorite line is "His law is love, and His gospel is peace." So simple, profound and thought provoking. That got me to thinking there is always one line or phrase in a song that seems to speaks to you. I love Christmas and I adore the Christmas music that is always played this time of year.

So I have decided to look over my favorite Christmas songs and find that "Line that speaks to me." After all they are all about the wonderful gift we were given so many years ago. When our Savior was born as a tiny baby, in a stable because there was no room for Him in the Inn. May we always have room for him in our lives.

Joy to the World- Let the earth receive her King! Let every heart prepare him room.
Oh, Come All Ye Faithful- Son of the Father, now in flesh appearing.
Silent Night- Son of God, loves pure light
Angels We Have Hear on High- Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord the new-born King.
Away in a Manger- Be near me lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay close by me forever and love me I pray.
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem- The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Hark The Herald Angels Sing- Born that man no more may die.
The First Noel- And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night.
I heard the Bells on Christmas Day- God is not dead, nor doth he sleep.

All of these songs remind me of what the season is all about. I am so thankful for my loving Heavenly Father who sent his son, my Savior to the earth so I can return to live with him someday. I often think how can he love me that much?? I am just one person among the millions on the earth. Yet somehow He does. We are all his children and he wants us all back. I know that the true meaning of Christmas is not what may be wrapped for me under the tree but rather what I feel in my heart. I love Christmas it is my most favorite time of the year. Because everyone seems to be kinder, more understanding and loving. I hope to carry the feeling I have felt this season with me all year!