Underneath our tree rests a manger scene. Over the past few weeks, the figurines have been scattered around the house. Mary is found on the kitchen floor, a camel appears underneath the table, a wise man surfaces in the bathroom. Yet my kids always seem to know where Baby Jesus is.
This morning I overhear the girls talk as they crowd around the manger and form a new configuration with the characters. "We need to put Baby Jesus right in the center," my oldest states.
No one argues.
"He's the most important piece," the four-year-old adds.
They might not yet fully grasp the significance of their statements, but the truth isn't lost on me.
Put Jesus in the center. He's the most important piece.
I love this. It's important for me to keep reminding myself of this after having a horrible few days.
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