It is irrelevant how old I become or how many mountains I climb in the course of my work. When December arrives, I feel a sense of anticipation. I am aware that I am not the only one who feels this way. There is something distinctive about the Christmas season and its impact on the world. As Christians prepare for the anniversary of the arrival of the Christ child, there is a great deal of anticipation—a belief that, somehow, some way, life will be better.
The advent of a new era is a concept that is often associated with the birth of a child. This is particularly relevant in the context of Christmas, which is a time when many people around the world are focused on a baby who would grow up to usher in a new era. This new era is often characterised by a new dedication to love and service of others.
Even those who do not share our faith can be swept up in the mystery and majesty of Christmas. The glistening lights, the rousing carols and the stirring manger scenes have a power to soften the hardest of hearts.
This brings to mind the line from the classic Christmas tale, A Christmas Carol, in which the unscrupulous Ebenezer Scrooge, the epitome of avarice and cruelty, is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, and is thus inspired to rekindle the joy of his youth.
One line of that classic story states:
“For it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.”
We all have a childlike side. We know we were once dependent infants who needed our parents for survival. We feel that vulnerability that defines childhood.
With each Christmas, we hope that life will improve. We can be better people. We can find joy even in the world’s trials.
We may live in different states, but at Christmas, everything seems golden. There is so much promise and possibility with the recognition of Christ’s birth.
As advocates for life, we know the struggles ahead. But we believe our culture can be renewed one heart and one life at a time. Transformation is possible. Many abortion center workers have left their jobs and now support the pro-life cause.
As Scrooge is transformed, he has faith that his new-found humanity offers the hope that things can change.
Even after Christmas, you’ll keep hope alive. That’s how we save children, empower mothers, honor fathers, and help families. As Tiny Tim said, “God bless us, everyone!”
Daniel Miller is responsible for nearly all of National Right to Life News' political writing.
With the election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency, Daniel Miller developed a deep obsession with U.S. politics that has never let go of the political scientist. Whether it's the election of Joe Biden, the midterm elections in Congress, the abortion rights debate in the Supreme Court or the mudslinging in the primaries - Daniel Miller is happy to stay up late for you.
Daniel was born and raised in New York. After living in China, working for a news agency and another stint at a major news network, he now lives in Arizona with his two daughters.
