lyrical: oh light

When I got to work one day last week, the first thing I did was start playing Christmas music. We had just finished decorating our tree, and  I was feeling so excited about the season. Not too much later, one of my girls asked me something I've never been asked before during Christmas time. "Tiffany, why do you love Christmas so much?" she asked.  I was so taken back. All I could muster was, "because.....I do!" And I went about my merry why playing Christmas music to fill the room. Moments later I realized that that was probably the worst answer I could have given. Why do I love Christmas so much? Because it's about Jesus and His love for me! If He didn't love us, He would not have come down to earth to dwell among us, and ultimately save us.

This is why I love finding Christmas music that points to Christ and what he did for us. Gungor's new EP, "Oh Light" is a beautiful example of that, and one that really resonates with the beauty and sacredness of this time of year and what we celebrate as followers of Christ. If you've listened to our newest Christmas playlist, you'l probably recognize this song. I just love it. I really hope to be a better witness of Christ to those around me (Lord, help!) and you know what? I think the most simple way to do that right now is play Christmas tunes that are all about Him and less about Santa, or romance. Those songs have their place, but they too must bow down before Immanuel, God with us. Hallelujah, Holy God is with us. A light has come.