The Christmas season is here!
Lights and decorations are going up on homes and businesses. Cities and towns are festively decked as trees are lit and lightposts adorned. Here in Central New York snow blankets the ground. For most it is a time of wonder and anticipation. There is a magic in the air as people seem more willing to believe in the goodness of others and the possibility of miracles.
Unfortunately for some the excitement and anticipation is laced with sadness. They may be dreading the coming days. In retail shops this season brings longer hours and less time for family. Some are alone or struggling to make ends meet and Christmastime reminds them of their solitude and what they are lacking. Celebrations are sometimes laced with sadness and regret.
In our merriment and preparations it can be easy to look inside, focus on our little circle of family and friends and overlook others.
So this year I’m issuing a Christmas Kindness Challenge to myself and anyone else who will accept.
Every day from now until Christmas I will post a challenge on my author Facebook page. (you can “like” it here: https://www.facebook.com/pauladavispeace ) Most of the challenges require little or no money, but help us to think of others differently perhaps. Here’s the first challenge:
This is the time of year we celebrate the gift God gave us when His son Jesus came to earth to take away our sins and create a way for us to join Him in Heaven some day. We can give the gift of kindness to a friend or even a stranger each day.
Join me, won’t you?
Feel free to share this with others as well. Let’s make kindness contagious this Christmas!
Blessings and peace…
Paula
Paula Davis 
It’s sad that the only time of year people seem to be kinder, gentler and more helpful is at this time of year. After christmas everyone goes back to being grumpy and self serving. Guess the spirit of christmas only lasts a very short time. What does that say about christians community as they are a large part of this celebration??