Ok- so it is the Christmas season once again. Christmas- the time for us Christians to reflect
on God’s ultimate gift of love. His Son. Freely given. Just as our salvation is freely given.
Thank God that we don’t have to try and pay Him back for this gift. There is really nothing material or money wise we could give Him. I would imagine He has all He needs and certainly more than we could ever think upon.
Christmas, a time of celebration and love. We are His people, the sheep of His pasture and we are basking in His love and freely giving it out to all who come our way. Or are we?? Am I?
I’m one of those procrastinators, sorry to say. I start off GREAT, have good intentions. All I’m going to get accomplished and this year, "I’ll be ready for Christmas". Sigh.
I wonder how is it, that I have all the right motives, great ideas, and I’m still spinning my wheels. Could it be this ‘Christmas countdown’ I see every where is unnerving me?
We have a lot of family and friends that come for Christmas day. I look so forward to being with them. It is a real treat. My Mom set these wheels in motion a long time ago in our lives, and our home has been the meeting place for our family’s Christmas a number of years now. My husband and I love having everyone over. The biggest problem I seem to have is my worrying about trivial things...and then my procrastinating. I wonder if the procrastinating would stop if I would take it a day at a time- and not try to get it all done at one time.
I know that my Mother was a last minute person, but maybe that’s what it seemed to us kids.
She and my dad hosted a lovely Christmas party for his employees and some of his clients every year. When the guest would ring the doorbell at seven o’clock on that infamous Saturday night, no one would suspect what our home looked like at two o’clock that afternoon.
Mother would appear in a lovely dress. A beautiful smile adorned that sweet face. Good smells would permeate the entire home and it would be decorated to the hilt. Great food was displayed on a large table and music would whisk us away to a wonderful magical time of the year. How she did this, I’ll never know!
I hate putting things off. I am getting on with what I need to do. I have made a lot of progress, but, I am not where I know that I could be in all of this. Worrying must be the culprit.
I think the primary question I need to ask myself, is maybe one of which we all might ask ourselves- Where is the Lord in all of this? Where am I not celebrating the birth of God’s Son Jesus Christ in this season of plenty?
I believe that when we put Him first- in every thing, we are a lot happier people. Nothing much gets accomplished by our verbally listing all we have to do for that day!
The Bible says that unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain that build it.
I think that if I truly want my house in order this Christmas, then I have to re-organize my thoughts. Verbalizing complaints is tiring everyone- especially me!
I’ve always tried to put Christ first and in the center of this special time of the year.
I know many times I fail, but when I consider His ways and what He is trying to accomplish in and through me, I am so much happier. I not only settle down into His peace, but see the true blessings He has for me.
I spent time with my grandchildren this last weekend. I had a lot of things on my plate- a lot of things to do, but, I so enjoyed being with them. I went to church this last Sunday and got to see my granddaughter be a beautiful angel singing songs of faith to the Lord. It was a wonderful experience, and such a blessing to witness not only our grandchild’s faith, but her mom and dad’s and brother and baby sister’s love and praise coming forth for her hard work.
I also took time out of my ‘busy schedule’ to take my granddaughter and grandson to see a silly movie and eat a ton of popcorn. We later drove around and looked at Christmas decorations and acted stupid and laughed and had a good time.
Later I was able to help my grandchild make a poster for school. It told something about who she is and the things she likes to do and what she might want to grow up to be in this life.
It was another fun experience, going through old photos and clipping pictures of out magazines.
Pasting memories on a poster with her, was such a memorable time for me.
So, perhaps with all my hurriedness of the hare and slowness of the tortoise, I’m not really procrastinating. Could it be I’m just enjoying the Christmas season the way God intended?
I know that as a grandparent, I am now able to see things a bit clearer. Thank you Lord above!
For I have been doing this for a long time now..Worrying and scurrying about- trying to
get it all together and ready by Christmas. Get what ready?? I guess it’s my attitude!
I think if only we would seek Him first and ask for His perfect will for that day, blessings would flow. "What present can I give to you today Lord Jesus? How can I honor you?
How can I bring glory to your Name? "
I pray all the time, "Lord, let me be led of Your Spirit, Not my emotions!"....Perhaps, I am being led of His Spirit. Maybe I am doing exactly what He is wanting me to do. Maybe I’m not supposed to be perfect in all that I’m trying to get accomplished each and every day. Jumping through all the right hoops lined up in a row. Maybe there are no hoops to jump through.
"Lord, I think through this blogging experience, I am beginning to see more of my life in tune with what you are wanting. Yes, Lord, I make many mistakes. I am a sinner- saved by grace.
I ask you to forgive me for all my complaining. Please Lord. I ask you to forgive me for worrying about tomorrow. Worrying even, about today. As I seek you each and every morning of my life, help me to know that I will walk with you today. You will walk with me- guide me.
I need not compare my schedule of things done with others. I know as I trust you in this day you will be my strength, my joy, comfort, and peace. You will help me get my home in order.
I have to remember you have more for me this Christmas than my desire to have this house
glowing and radiating with all my accomplishments. This home needs to be built with your hands.
This inward structure of mine, needs to be held up by your grace and mercy. And it is. If only
I would realize this and stop fretting. Forgive me Lord. I don’t want to miss out on the true
blessings that come our way from your wonderful hands. Truly, Lord, this is where I need victory. Bless those who might be reading this and let them realize the true gift of Christmas is
you. Not trying to drum up you in all the decorations- the manger scenes, angels, etc., we place out. I need not only make special places for you in my home, but in my heart.
For "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks!"
There’s a cute saying going around today. "Git’er done!"....I will git’er done with Your Help Lord.! Thanks again. In Jesus’s Name.
Have a truly blessed time of this special season- slow down and let the true joy of Christmas
permeate your home.
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