It's hard not to get wrapped up in everything that is going on and everything we need to get done, or that we think we need to get done. There are so many little chores around the house and errands to run to get ready for the celebration of Christmas…the worldly tradition of it all. But don't we get wrapped up in giving/getting gifts that we 1. forget about the true meaning of Christmas and 2. forget about those who have nothing? We get so busy that we really need to remember to take quiet time with God and thank Him for what we have and for sending His son. Don't let the little things get to you and pull you down, but also don't let them just be a distraction from the reason for the season. Just pick out a few things to get done for today and do the others tomorrow or the next day and spread them out. You are to do your best to live close Him in all you do, so just put down what you're doing and sit still and listen for Him.
Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.
Matthew 6:30-33 (NLT)
And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. But, Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
So very timely. God is soooooo Awesome.
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