Have you ever wanted to just sit down and put your thumb in your mouth? Carry a blankie around for comfort?
Yes, I just watched The Charlie Brown Christmas Special and I just love Linus. He on stage at the end telling what Christmas is all about has to be one of the all time greatest scenes. Yes, I really am 51 years old J
There are days when emotions and bewilderment just get to me, and I just want to do what Linus does . . .sit down with my blankie and stick my thumb in my mouth. But no, I am a grown woman, so I don’t do that, even though I do wear footie pajamas from time to time. THAT, I can get away with!
Having a prodigal and not knowing why, seeing despair through the homeless community, too many deaths going on around me, it can just do one in. But as Linus tells on that great stage of what Christmas is all about, the emotions become settled as I ponder again on the One who came long, long ago to give us a hope like no other, a love like no other, and a promise that we would never be alone even when we are going through the fire, or the emotional draining situation, we will not drown if we keep our eyes focused on Him. And He is so good, even through my emotional downs, He picks me right back up with His blessings of His promises, the friendship of special women, the love of my great husband, the funny, silly, quacky humor and love of my other son, and then that indescribable peace settles in once again.
The downs become ups once more and I can take that make believe thumb out of my mouth and toss the blankie. I have something better to put into my mouth. God’s Words. And His words are comfort like no blankie out there. I may plop on the floor, but with my bible in hand instead of my thumb in my mouth.
Yes Linus, I do know what Christmas is all about. I know who Christmas is. I will never forget.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11
p.s.
Someday I'll grow up completely and throw away those footie pj's. . .
I'm just not ready yet. :)
4 comments:
I too love Linus and Charlie Brown is my favorite Christmas cartoon! Christmas is still a tough season for me since my hubby died on Christmas Eve, but because I know Who Christmas is, I too am filled with peace knowing we have eternity together with Christ! Amen!!
Funny, inspring and awakening post. Nice pyjama by the way. I love to wear pyjama too:)
I just purchased some new jammies, but no feet, but as I put on socks at night, the footies would be better! Billy Coffee also watched this Christmas special and he pointed out that Lynus holds that blankie because he is afraid. In the special when the angels say FEAR NOT, Lynus drops his blanket. He believed the angel and dropped his fear. Isn't that precious?
Love the attitude and perspective. Praying for all of your family this season and the pure desires of your heart to become reality again.
The thumb becomes wrinkly as I recall... yeah, the Creator's words are better!
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