We decorated our Christmas tree a few nights ago.

It’s an annual extravaganza.

Christmas music, hot chocolate, boxes of decorations, and me praying all the lights will glow. The kids are much older, life is busy, but it’s a moment that has more meaning each year.

We have ornaments that are decades old, some are brand new, but almost all of them remind us of a person, place or time.

We have beautiful store bought ornaments, traditional family ornaments, and ornaments our kids made when they were little.

You likely have ornaments like these, each ornament means something special. Each signify an important memory. Though the ornaments are made up of plastic, cardboard, or glass, they symbolize something much more important.

No one would say that a simple ornament is important on its own. But for each of us, when we see one that takes us back in time, our thoughts reveal deep importance. We see more than the material before us.

Some of these ornaments are unforgettable, indescribable, deeply meaningful, incredibly personal, unquestionably memorable.

This season, when you remember, I encourage you to stop for a moment and thank God for wonderful people from your past, the many special times in your life, and for this present moment.

God is always at work, thank Him for the past, trust Him with the future, and walk in His grace today.

Decorate your life with memories of God’s goodness.

-Tom Wise