This Saturday I volunteered at a Christmas Party event, mostly taking pictures and talking with people. Allie and Rob were able to come with me. Allie was beyond excited that she was able to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. I don't think she's ever been to see Santa before. I believe she was the first one in line to see him! Afterwards, she pulled up a chair and sat down right next to him and watched all the other little boys and girls visit with Santa. She seemed so enthralled with him.
As we were leaving the event, Mrs. Claus pulled me aside and shared something with me. Of course, immediately I got nervous...like what did my kids do? But, she said, "In all my years of doing this I have never heard a little child ask Santa this, but your daughter asked Santa what he wanted for Christmas!"
She was completely touched that a child who is always asked what THEY want for Christmas would ask the gift giver, Santa, what he wanted. I was really humbled and touched by Allie's sweet and humble heart.
The next day at church Josh preached about selfishness. In his sermon he shared Allie's Santa story and asked the congregation, "Have you asked God what he wants for Christmas?" I was so convicted because I haven't asked. So often I am a little child always telling God what I want. I've been pondering this question ever since Josh asked it- praying about what I can give to God this Christmas. It is my simple prayer, yet there is no easy, quick answer. I really want to hear from Him.
