The modern rush to reach the next big door-buster has stolen our ability to focus on what matters most. There’s no deal greater than Jesus’ birth, and we don’t have to wait in line for it.
“And now, dear children, continue in Him, so then when He appears we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.”
1 John 2:28
“And now, dear children, continue in Him, so then when He appears we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.”
1 John 2:28
Maybe everything isn't done. Perhaps, the house is a mess, the cookies didn't come out just right and you're just not feeling it this year? It's okay. Jesus came into our messy lives to be the Messiah we so desperately needed. He knew we would be in crisis without Christ!
And yes, I know the pressure. Some of you are in a whirlwind stage of life, others are remembering days gone by. But, this I know--time changes but Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He came into our mess with a message. He came into the earth perfect, knowing we could never be. His gift to us, is Himself. Let's be the same to others.
Besides even the Grinch after he'd stolen all the gifts in "Who-ville" couldn't steal the joy of Christmas from the ones who lived in "Who-ville." See, when we know "Who" we are everything else is just details.
And, when the Grinch (we all have them in our lives) heard them still singing praises it changed the Grinch's heart!
Live "Complaint Free" this holiday season.
Sing loud for all to hear!
And, when the Grinch (we all have them in our lives) heard them still singing praises it changed the Grinch's heart!
Live "Complaint Free" this holiday season.
Sing loud for all to hear!
ACTION STEP: We can aim right at that goal, because He was born to earth as an example of what to shoot for. Christmas is an encouraging reminder to stay focused on the reason for the season. The simple joys connect us to the One who once walked where we trod.
“ Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” - Romans 12:10
It's okay to just say, "No."
Before squeezing other event onto a calendar square, we can pause to pray for discernment on whether an additional event or commitment is necessary. “Thank you for thinking of me!” we can reply in the meantime, “I’ll get back to you.” This Christmas, let’s put the magnitude and majesty of the King of Kings at the center of our holiday planner and be "Complaint Free!"
“ Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” - Romans 12:10
It's okay to just say, "No."
Before squeezing other event onto a calendar square, we can pause to pray for discernment on whether an additional event or commitment is necessary. “Thank you for thinking of me!” we can reply in the meantime, “I’ll get back to you.” This Christmas, let’s put the magnitude and majesty of the King of Kings at the center of our holiday planner and be "Complaint Free!"
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