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Can you believe that it is already Christmas?¿? I can´t because it is SUPER HOT here! :P haha But there is something that I would love to talk about and that is the Spirit of Christmas. For about 3 years now I have been struggling with feeling the Spirit of Chirstmas. When I was around my family and doing things with them, yes, I could feel it and I loved ever moment. But when I was alone and trying to think of things and why we celebrated Christmas. It was dificult.
The song from the Polar Express. That says: Where are you Christmas? Why can´t I find you?..... Is the song that I felt was my song everytime that Christmas came around the corner. But this year. Is a little different.
Okay a lot different.
It´s super hot. I´m in another country. I´m not even close to anyone that belongs to my family. I´m a missionary. And other things like that.
But the thing that is the most different is that fact that I have found the Spirit of Christmas. I have found the reason why we celebrate it. I understand it now.
Christmas, believe it or not, is in Jesus. :)
His Atonement. His love. His service. His life.
When we think of Christ we think of the miracles He has done. The fact that He is the only perfect person that has lived on this earth.
We think of His birth and how many people went to find Him because of the bright new star that was found in the sky.
We think of His life and the joy that other people felt because of the things that He did. His pacience for everyone that He came in contact with. The fact that He allowed the children to come to Him. He talked to everyone and He showed His love for everyone.
We think of His death and the reason why He died. We think of the sufferings in the Garden and upon the cross.
And most importantly we think of His Resurection. When he broke the bonds of death and made it possible for all of us to be resurrected like Him. He made it possible to live with God again. He has saved us from the bonds of death and if we are faithful to Him, He will save us from the bonds of Hell.
I am so grateful for everything I have in this life. I know that everything that I have is from God. I love my family and for this chance to be in Argentina with this part of the Children of God. I love learning more about the Gospel and the blessings that God has in store for everyone of His children. I love talking about the Gospel and sharing the happiness that it brings to my life with the people that live in this area.
I love Christmas and the reason that we celebrate it.
Remember Jesus Christ this year and remember His life. Remember the reason for Christmas.
God loves you!
Christ loves you!
I love you!
Con amor,
Hermana Bastian
Searching for Stars among the Fish :)
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to Dance in the Rain.
Hermana Chelsea Bastian
Argentina Neuquén Mission
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8300 Neuquén
Neuquén Argentina
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