Holidays With Jesus: ChristmasSample

The gift of music, especially around the holidays, is unmistakable! How God created just a few scales and keys – and millions of songs have now come from such few notes – it is seriously amazing and mind blowing if you think about it.

When you also consider how we have the ability to sing with our voice these beautiful notes, it truly is remarkable and an exquisite gift as well!

Listening to Christmas greats such as the beautiful Handel’s Messiah, the mesmerizing O Holy Night, and the majesty of the Hallelujah Chorus – as well as all of the fun Christmas songs – it’s easy to see that God loves for us to enjoy singing and listening to music!

I grew up in a very musical family. My mom and all of my siblings can play the piano...two are professional level, concert-quality pianists. 

While growing up, there was always someone playing the piano in our home each day, mostly practicing for a competition, recital, or performance. They’d also play their favorite music or write songs just for fun, too.

My favorite was when my siblings would play the piano and sing carols and heartfelt songs to Jesus during the Christmas season. The praise songs intertwined with beautiful Christmas music was very meaningful.

As the musical oddball in my family who couldn’t play the piano very well, I could at least join in and sing.

What’s your favorite Christmas song? Which Christmas carols hold great meaning to you or bring warm memories to your heart? What Christmas songs bring you closer to Christ‘s heart?

Thank and praise God for the incredible gift of music today! Sing a song especially for Jesus! 

As you listen to Christmas music this season, intently listen to and ponder the words and melody, being so very thankful for the exquisite gifts of Jesus and music!

Prayer: “Jesus, thank You so very much for the gift of music, the ability to sing and worship You, and also for the ability to make music in our hearts! Music is a true source of joy! May we hear You in every Christmas song this season and praise You each and every day! We love and adore You! In Your most highly valued Name we pray, Amen!”

Activity #1: Enjoy listening to Christmas music with Jesus each day this Christmas season. If you are hearing impaired, praise and worship Jesus in a way that is meaningful to Him!

Activity #2: each year, buy a new Christmas CD and listen to it in your home or car. As the years go by, you’ll have built a great collection of Christmas music. If you have children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews, begin to build them a CD collection of Christmas music, or pass yours on to them.

Activity #3: Create a new song for Jesus. It could be instrumental, with words, or a song sung straight from your heart!

Activity #4: if you have a piano, keyboard, or guitar, sing carols and praise songs with family and friends this Christmas season. Singing acapella is also great!

This devotional © 2018 by Kim Niles/Grief Bites. All rights reserved. Used by permission.