Emptiness

I was at Sears on Sat afternoon for an hour. They were having a big sale (another one!). The only thing I was interested in were the gloves which were 50% off. I bought two pair - one purple (my fav color) and one black. Both different styles. That was my BIG purchase and I love them! 

I went upstairs to the Christmas decorations and found lots of reindeer, chestnuts, colorful balls, trees, lights, candy and Santa Claus. No nativity scenes, plaques with Christ is Born, O Holy Night, or the like! Christmas is just like every other 'holiday' now. Not Merry Christmas but Happy Holidays! It makes me wonder why we even have the 'day' anymore. Guess it is just for the same reason we have Family Day in February. Some people take advantage of it as a time to be together with family. Perhaps most just enjoy it as their own time or time to get errands done - or sleep in!

I left the store without any bangles or baubles but more of an emptiness. The happy holidays music was playing but my spirit was not lifted. A good reminder to me that I need to share the Spirit within myself in more concrete ways with others. Perhaps that is the good in it all.

Luke 2: 11 For unto you is born this day, in the City of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.