There can be awe-inspiring life transformation

And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.' (Luke 2:10)

 Because Christmas for many is little more than a secular, commercialized holiday, there is little to celebrate for the millions worldwide who grapple with poverty, injustice, chaos, fear, and suffering.
 But there is hope; there can be awe-inspiring life transformation, which can bring strength and joy where there was none, and the will to keep going in hard times, when that will is almost gone.
 As the world grows darker, the gift appears more valuable, and people who are looking for the Light will not be able to miss it. The Christian message of hope, that God’s power can keep us and that His love can overcome anything, becomes more appealing and relevant by the day, as events strip away people’s sense of security, worldly joys, and even daily necessities in many cases.
 This Christmas, let the message of hope ring in your heart and radiate from your life. At every opportunity, let it beam from your face. Let’s proclaim the message that Jesus is our hope!
 This Christmas, through our example and words, let’s show that hope exists and that abundant life is possible, through Jesus. —Maria Fontaine [1]

 Oh Christmas star, shine your light and guide us all to the true meaning of Christmas! Direct us to the Savior, the Prince of Peace, that we too may have peace in our hearts and good will toward all men. —Troi Fountain

[1] Activated Reaching Out at Christmas