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You know that phrase, "Jesus is the reason for the season?" It's everywhere at this time of year. You see it on coffee mugs, Christmas cards, holiday signs, and Christmas playlists. And do you know why this phrase is everywhere? Because we need the reminder! Without it, it's easy for Christmas to become all about us. Our wants. Our gifts. Our wish lists. It's pretty strange, isn't it, that we can be so selfish on a holiday that's all about selflessness? Think about it — the very first Christmas, when Jesus was born, was all about sacrifice. First there was Mary, Jesus' mother, who gave up her own plans in order to say yes to God's plan. And Jesus, God Himself, came to earth as a sacrifice too. He gave up everything, eventually even His life, for you and me. God's plans are always good, but God’s plans require sacrifice. Is there anything you might need to give up in order to be part of God's plans?