Breaking the silence
Christmas is almost here and soon, we will all be celebrating it in our own way. Christmas is celebrated all around the world and with many different traditions. Even from family to family, you will find different traditions in celebrating this special day. You may find differences in what food is served, when they open gifts, where it is celebrated and what songs are getting played, but it is all in celebration of Christmas.
In the song “Unanswered Prayers,” by Garth Brooks, the chorus states “some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.” Well Jeremiah 33:3 says “call to me and I will answer you.” So, the idea of unanswered prayers would seem to be false. Don’t worry; I’m not here to tear Garth Brooks apart or to say the song is an attack on Christian beliefs. I actually like the song and I understand when you are writing sometimes a little poetic license is necessary to make it all work. However, this song does help to illustrate the point I want to make.