Christmas Lights

We can now officially start counting down the days until Christmas.  It's okay to pop open the little paper doors on your Advent calendars and eat the chocolate... one day at a time... ONLY.  I don't know about your town, but here... they are slowly beginning to pop up.  Their presence each evening brings a gentle warmth to my heart.  I'm speaking of course about one of my favorite things to see during the winter... CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.  They stand out in the darkness each night.  Some are wild and over-the-top, flashing to the music on a radio station.  Some are just a strand or two in a classic pine tree.  Others might those insane inflatibles, or best still... they might be as simple as a star or Nativity scene.  The tradition of Christmas lights have many stories, but basically they came about to illuminate and stand as a reminder of how Jesus Christ came into our world as a light in the darkness.  Sometimes it can be difficult to keep our focus, especially during the Christmas season.  But we must teach ourselves to see every little thing as a "road sign" pointing to God.  So, returning to "Christmas Lights"... who our what in your life serves as "Christmas Lights"?  What in your life are reminders that God exists?  ... during this time of year and always.  For me... it's my wife, friends, and family.  Looking up at the sky... just past the treetops... peering up into the sky.  Having a conversation with a friend or loved one I havn't spoken to in a long while.  These are just the tip of the iceburg of what I see as "Christmas Lights."  Take care and have a good one!