During this Christmas season, let’s take time to recognize and enjoy the perfect moments.  Recently I watched my 3 year-old nephew Benjamin for a few hours.  It didn’t matter to us what we chose to do, as long as we were doing it together.  We made Play-Doh cookies, fought imaginary lions, and build a fort under the dining room table.  Laying under the table reading the same book over and over was my personal favorite.  There were blankets to cover the chairs, a ‘secret’ entrance, and pillows and blankets to make our space cozy.  There wasn’t much room under that table, so we snuggled close as we read.  What do you call that time together?  A perfect moment.

The Christmas story itself is filled with moments to remember.  Luke 2:6-7,  “And she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in strips of cloth, and laid Him in a manger…” What do you call that special night? A perfect moment.  Then an angel makes an appearance. “… I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'” (Luke 2:10-11) What do you call the time when the angel shows up? A perfect moment.  “Suddenly there was with the angel a company of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, and good will toward men.’” (Luke 2:13-14) What do you call seeing a gathering of angels? A perfect moment.  In this season of miracles, hope, and light, let’s never forget the perfection of the Christmas story.   And as we celebrate the season with family and friends, let’s remember to cherish the perfect moments in each and every day.