25 Days of Christ

Last month a good friend of mine ( a very artsy and crafty friend) spotted a neat project called 25 Days of Christ. The little kit comes with 25 little wooden ornaments, directions for assembling them, and a little booklet containing a daily devotional coordinated with each ornament. Starting with the birth of the Savior and going through his resurrection and visitation to the Nephites, each day has scriptures, quotes, and a talk from the Ensign to help us focus on Christ during this Christmas season. When I was learning Spanish and discovered that "mas" means "more", I couldn't help but smile at the extra meaning it gives to the season of Christmas-- more Christ.

In thinking about anything and everything I would share during this beautiful season, I decided to share the 25 days with you. They may not be very long and any pictures of my newly fashioned , but they will be a reminder of the reason for the season.

Day 1 is The Star. ( Luke 2:1-7)

"We remember with gratitude that night of nights which marked the fulfillment of prophecy when a lowly manger cradled a newborn child. With the birth of the babe in Bethlehem, there emerged a great endowment, a power stronger than weapons, a wealth more lasting than the coins of Caesar. This child, born in such primitive circumstances, was to be the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, the promised Messiah—even Jesus Christ, the Son of God."- President Monson October 1993

The star has been one of my favorite symbols of the season for quite awhile. I have this wonderful love affair with all analogies to and studies of light. In fact, this morning in my studies I was re-reading Sister Marriott's address from this last General Women's Meeting entitled "Sharing Your Light". She makes reference to the light of the temples and the light within each of us saying. " 'Truth shineth' and temples contain truth and eternal purpose; so do you... We also have a spiritual light within us, like temples. The spiritual light is a reflection of the Savior's light." And not just spiritual light; physical light  also comes from the Savior as well (D&C 88:11)

He is the Light of the world. What a beautiful way to start off the month, remembering the sign that stands as a witness of the divine light that came to earth and of the continuous light He brings us to this day.