I started playing Christmas music a bit earlier this year. It was before Thanksgiving when I found myself craving to hear the familiar songs I so love. It is hard for me to believe all of the childrenās songs that flood my memories. More amazing to me is that many of those memories go back to my own childhood.
I so fondly remember watching the weekly āAlvin and the Chipmunks” show. I am not sure if it was us or our Dad who enjoyed the program more. I do know ā¦ Dad made the Chipmunks and their antics even funnier, for Dad laughed harder than we did some weeks. Their Christmas special was enjoyed for many a year. So it came as no surprise to anyone when, years ago,ĆĀ I bought the Chipmunks Christmas record (yes, record as in vinyl) .
Now, thanks to the wonder of “youtube”, I can listen to them with just a click (and I did). My little rodent friends stirred my thoughts a bit:
- Persistence. Alvin remained persistent in asking for a hula hoop for Christmas. He mentions it to Dave several times, insisting that āI still want a hula hoopāĀ. Alvin was much like the widow who kept coming before the judge (found in Luke 18) with her request. Jesus taught this parable to illustrate that we should pray and never give up. We can come to God our Father, repeatedly, in prayer.
- We prefer on time to being late. Alvin keeps asking, āPlease Christmas, donāt be late.āĀ Scripture tells us, āBut when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeemā¦āĀ (Galatians 4:4, NIV). Other versions word it ā¦ āwhen the right time cameāĀ; āwhen the time arrived set by God the FatherāĀ; ābut when the fullness of time had comeāĀ, āwhen the right time finally cameāĀ; āwhen the time had come to completionāĀ. You get the picture. God had a time, appointed before the earth even was, in which He would send His Son to earth. The Good News, in the Person of Jesus Christ, was dispatched to earth in a timed moment. And no sooner.
And so, this Christmas, what is it you are waiting for? What are you repeatedly praying for our God to do, to bring, to give, to change? Persist. Press on. Hold on.
For in the fullness of time, our God arrives.
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Great post, Joanne!! I’m not so much a Chipmunk fan but love the lessons you have reminded us of. And your new site is beautiful! Congrats!! Merry Christmas.
Thank you, Holly. I haven’t watched the recent Chipmunk movies but do remember them well from my childhood. I’m glad the thoughts spoke to you anyway. Merry Christmas!
My boys have introduced me to the wonders of the Chipmunks, so the songs were running through my mind as I read your words. You’ve given me reason to appreciate the Chipmunks on a deeper level, and that is no small gift! Thank you!
Michele, I have so enjoyed learning from children’s characters š So grateful it spoke on a deeper level today. Blessings!
I loved Alvin and the Chipmunks, Joanne! Since I’ve always loved impersonating voices, I used to try to capture the chipmunk voices, and it always baffled me as to how that was done. Today, it’s not so hard with computers, but back then? I still wonder.
I love the points you made. Being persistent and waiting. I’ll remember that today.
Such talent š Yes, it is definitely easier with computer generated voices I would think. I am glad the chipmunks brought a lesson today. Merry Christmas!
Persistent. Thanks for reminding that. Sometimes we tend to give up. But when we keep asking, and when the time is right, He provides!
Yes, Alice. In His time. In His way. In His wisdom. May you have a Merry Christmas!
Good stuff! And your blog is so pretty. I’m sorry if I’m delayed in recognizing the lovely changes! Thanks for linking up at #ThreeWordWednesday!
Kristin, you are not delayed at all. You are always on time š May you & your family have a most blessed Christmas!
I do like the Chipmunks and it is fun reading about your memories. I’m your neighbor #23 at Messy Marriage today!
Thank you, Susan. I think that is part of the enjoyment of this time of year. Not only thinking back on our own memories but hearing those others hold fond. May you & your family have a wonderful Christmas!
Who would have thought that you could glean such wonderful lessons from the Chipmunks??? I admit I do love that song and it’s not Christmas until I’ve heard it at least once.
I love your new site. It is clean, welcoming and I am so glad I am here!
Thank you, Mary. The Chipmunks bring back such fond memories for me. It is interesting to hear them from an adult perspective now š
I am glad you are here too š
Joanne, your new site is lovely! Congratulations! Just beautiful.
You have no idea how much you’re encouraging me this evening with this thought: “What are you repeatedly praying for our God to do, to bring, to give, to change? Persist. Press on. Hold on.
For in the fullness of time, our God arrives.” Definitely waiting on Him for something.
So grateful to our God that you were encouraged, Betsy. Will be praying for you today. May you keep holding on knowing that if He has not yet answered, it is not yet time. But the time will fully come. Blessings!
Beautifully written Joanne. Thank you for the reminder that God is always on time and that He is fully aware of our circumstances. Looooved the chipmunks. Love, love, love your blog. What a wonderful way to share your heart with your children and grandchildren. So many are blessed by your love of Christ and your gift of wisdom.
Jo, you have no idea what it meant to see your name here when I woke up. None at all. So grateful for you. AND I love you more than the Chipmunks š May we each keep on persisting in prayer for we know our God is faithful to come in His time and in His way. XO
Good morning Joanne.
The road has not always been easy, but it certainly has been worth it. God is always a Father working His very best in and for us. My Scripture for this Friday is: Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promise to her. Luke 1:45. May your day be blessed. So proud of you and what Christ has done for you and through you.