Merry Christmas!

I don't need to remind anyone that today is Christmas Day. Whether you believe today is the celebration of the birth of Christ or not, 93% of Americans and about half the world's population celebrate Christmas. For most of us who celebrate Christmas, today will be filled with gifts and time with family and friends. 
Despite the massive numbers of people who celebrate Christmas, there is a growing trend to remove the religious principles from the holiday. It's a sad reminder of the choices the Israelites made in the Old Testament when they turned from God. 
My prayer for each of us today is that we take time to remember why we're celebrating this season. Merry Christmas!

Isaiah 9:6

New Living Translation (NLT)

⁶ For a child is born to us,
    a son is given to us.
The government will rest on his shoulders.
    And he will be called:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.