Everywhere I have ever lived or traveled to at Christmas time there has been a community or neighborhood known for its Christmas displays. For the second year in a row, Randy and I have visited one of those neighborhoods near us.
It is awesome to see families set up in their driveways around fire pits, families walking the sidewalks admiring the cutouts and lights and animation, and families driving with their lights off and Christmas music on the radio. Regardless of whether you are walking or driving or sitting, everyone is amazed at the lights.
My prayer this Christmas is that we would remember that we are called to be a light to the world. That in a time of darkness, we can choose joy and wonder and peace and love to light up the world around us. Not just at Christmas time. Not just if we live in the "right" neighborhood or go to the "right" church. But wherever we are, whoever we are, we can amaze people, put smiles on faces, and bring people together in a spirit of community.
Find a Christmas light display near you: http://find.mapmuse.com/interest/xmas-displays
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