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“Christmas Wish”
Do you have a Christmas Wish?
I realize that’s a loaded question. Many of us hesitate even to consider it. We wonder whether it’s selfish, childish, or somehow beneath us to think about something as simple as a wish. Some of us may even worry that wishing at all is bordering on irreverence—almost like treating God as though He were a shooting star, a lucky coin tossed into a fountain, or a genie waiting for us to rub the right lamp.
To be fair, I agree that searching for a magic lamp while fishing is a waste of time. Still, if I’m honest, I’d probably be more likely to find a lamp than a chest of pirate gold out on the water. Yet I admit: every time I cast a line, some small part of me is on the lookout for hidden treasure.
But maybe there’s another way to think about this whole idea of a Christmas Wish. In many respects, a Christmas Wish is simply a Christmas prayer. The difference is that instead of whispering a wish into the wind, we offer it to God. And while God is unlikely to answer with treasure chests or genies, He absolutely hears us.
Why? Because God cares about what matters to us.
Now, does God want us to be consumed with material things? No.
Will God force someone else to stop hating us? Probably not.
But could God work in our lives in ways we don’t expect? Absolutely.
The point is this: when our focus turns toward God—whatever the reason—it keeps our hearts oriented where they belong. God wants to bless us. Do we deserve it? No. But God delights in giving good gifts, and if we’re not looking toward Him, we may not recognize those gifts when they come. God knows what we truly need, even when our wishes point in another direction.
So, is it okay to pray for a Christmas Wish? I think it’s beautiful.
If we expect God to pour out blessings from above, we won’t see them unless we’re looking up. And along the way, we might catch a glimpse of a shooting star or a wandering satellite. Don’t overlook any of it. God made all of it—and He often hides grace in the very things we’re most likely to miss.
See you this Sunday, in person or online, at the Chapel!
God Bless, Brock.
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