It seems like Christmas creeps up on us faster and faster with each passing year. Or maybe it's that I am getting old and so it seems that way.

With Christmas comes an ocean of emotions for many people. For some It’s a celebratory time and a joyful season. Some will gather with loved ones and share stories, exchange gifts and eat an abundance of food. For others, this season can be a very difficult time. Some people might feel guilt over unmet expectations they placed upon themselves as the year comes toa close. Women may feel disappointed that another year and has come and gone and they haven’t been able to get pregnant. Men may feel frustration over another unsuccessful year searching for work and provision for their families. And for many it’s a time of reflection and grieving over loved ones who have passed on.

Christian recording artist, Steven Curtis Chapman, lost his daughter in a horrible accident on May 21, 2008.

Steven sat down with the Billy Graham Association recently and spoke about that tragedy and about his thoughts during this Christmas season. He talks about the realization that Christmas is a time to remember that God is with us. Check out the video here.

Whatever emotion you are experiencing this holiday season, remember the God who dwells among you.  Remember the God who calls you by name and who steps down from his Glory in Heaven and walks beside and behind you daily. Remember the God who doesn’t sleep because he is busy watching over you. Remember the God who bends down on his knees to draw his ear closer to your cries of praise and pain.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God is with us). Is. 7:14

May God be with you this Christmas and into the New Year!