Merry Christmas

I woke up early this morning and I had some time before the girls woke ups, so I watched this video. It really touched me and reminded me about sacrifice and our Savior.  We don't just celebrate that a baby was born today, we celebrate a man that lived, sacrifices, atoned for our sins, died for us, and lives again.  He sacrificed everything for us; his life, his spirit, he suffered for every one of our sins.



Christ said, "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it." This video really got me thinking. I've felt rather guilty lately that I haven't had the time or the capacity to serve like I wish that I could. But it reminded me of another scripture about walking faster than we have strength. I wish I could go volunteer in orphanages in South America, but right now I'm needed here at home. The people in this video only had one day to give, and that is what they gave. There were other who could volunteer there several days a week, but I know that the Lord accepted these people's sacrifices with joy because it was all they could give. The Lord has said this, "And ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and a contrite spirit. And whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the Holy Ghost” 3 Nephi 9:20.

This year, I hope that Christ will accept my sacrifice and know that I love Him.  I want to give more, but I hope He will still accept what I have to give. Merry Christmas.