On the 5th day of Christmas-Ornaments for the tree

Yesterday we were reminded that Christmas is about the tree...what goes on the tree? Ornaments of course! Lots and lots of different and beautiful kinds of ornaments. On our Christmas tree there's a wide variety, some big, some small, some handmade, some simple, some that sparkle, and some that jingle. Each is different but each makes me smile...that is what God wants others to do when they see us. The bible says we are to die daily and take up our (own) cross just as Jesus did. He wants us to have a  meek and quiet spirit to put on our tree. The verse actually says to hide it in the heart but whatever is in your heart will show up on the outside too.

 Here is a pic of my newest ornaments I got from the ornament swap we had at church the other night. I totally love them!

Like I said above we are all different (each of God's designs are beautiful and unique) but our attitude can make us look quite ugly...make sure this Christmas and everyday you put on a quiet (still, silent, calm, peacful) and meek (humble and mild) attitude! This is much easier said than done. We need to remember the lost are watching closely and we are supposed to be different. Also remember the word of God is an ornament of grace (kindness, beauty, and favor), show others grace like God has shown you. The Bible teaches us how to be quiet, meek and graceful. 

Below are a few verses showing us what Gods favorite ornaments are like. Please read them.

1 Peter 3:4

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Proverbs 1:7-10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge:

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

 My son, hear the instruction of thy father,

and forsake not the law of thy mother:

 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head,

and chains about thy neck.

I am thankful for all the meanings behind the traditions we have. Most people have no idea that just about every aspect of Christmas is pointing to and showing us the Word (the Lord Jesus Christ). Check back tomorrow for another day of Christmas :)