Dear First Pres,
Did you survive Black Friday and Cyber Monday? We did; and yesterday, the first Christmas present showed up under the tree. Still, Diane, our Christmas Shopping Executive, is hard at work to make sure we’re covering everyone on our list. And I’m cheering her on (so are the kids).
Yes, it’s fun, but it can also get a little crazy making. Don’t let the busyness of this season get in the way of your business with the Lord to let His joy be your strength. One way to counter the craziness is to participate in our version of the Advent Conspiracy in which we encourage everyone to worship fully, spend less, give more, and love all. This Sunday, the alternative gift fair will be set up in the Fellowship Hall during the Education Hour. Another way to counter the craziness is to be regularly asking the Lord who it is that He wants you to bring to one of our Christmas Eve services (4:00, 5:30, & 7:00). Have you been thinking and praying about that? Please do.
Another way to counter the craziness is to set aside some time each day to simply be quiet before the Lord. He is a good God; He is the Author of joy and celebration. He loves you so much that He took on flesh in Mary’s womb; He humbled Himself so that you might know Him and be reconciled to Him forever. Today, despite the craziness of this season in our culture, may you recognize that “the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).
Blessings,
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