Tonight

Tonight- As I was driving home from work I was in a pretty good mood. I had Sufjan Stevens' Christmas album playing and I was happy to be going home. As I was approaching Temple Square I received a message from someone who I am working on a group project with in my Human Exceptionality class. I've been frustrated with her because she procrastinated and it's effecting our whole group. Her message did not help dissolve my ill feelings towards her. I was quick to say out loud that she's an idiot..ha.. and just like that I was in a bad mood. Luckily for me I was so preoccupied with my thoughts that I missed my usual turn and had to drive down a different street. Immediately I saw the most magical view of  Temple Square lit up for the holidays. Joy to the World came on my stereo and I couldn't help but think about how all of the lights, decorations, and the holiday hype are in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior. He was born, He lived a perfect life, and He died for us. We can have eternal life and live with our Father again because of Him! I know this is basic truth but I feel like it really hit me for the first time tonight. Without the birth of Jesus there would be no hope for any of us. But because He was born we can feel hope and peace. He really did bring joy to the world.   I know I need to keep the Christmas spirit with me all year long, but I am especially grateful for this time of year to be reminded, with the rest of the world, that we can rejoice because our Savior was born!