Good Morning,
I am writing today from inside. The weather this morning is a little dreary in Orlando. But I had a good night of rest after spending time with my family yesterday. I woke up to the aroma of Door County Pumpkin Spice Coffee splashing into the pot. Just a little of those back home comforts make each day a little more special.
We remember December 7th 1941today as the day that Pearl Harbor was bombed and America entered World War Two. There aren't many veterans left anymore , but my thanks goes out to them. Also I want to than every person who lived through those years who can tell the story of defeating evil. Your story needs to be heard once more. You sucked it up, built weapons and went without gas, and sometimes food to battle and triumph. We, I am afraid are once again on the curb of a global war if not already there. I am afraid that the war, like Pearl Harbor has been brought to our shores. So let's pray and battle this evil not only militarily but spiritually.
Now for some more help preparing for Christmas. REST!!!! We all have busy lives the other eleven months of the year. December 25th should not come as a surprise to anyone. Decorating, kids Christmas programs at school and church, extra ministry duties, shopping and wrapping presents, Christmas cards, then the visiting. Statistics show that our sleep time gets cut short during December which often leads to a depleted immune system causing those Christmas and January illnesses. I have spent a couple or more nights in the Emergency Room with Rene on Christmas who was worn out and did not take care of herself. She has learned now.
We need to get proper rest and nourishment. The stores are open the other eleven months of the year. Do your Christmas shopping once a month and finish in November. Plan and set aside time specifically for rest. Use some of that time to read your favorite Bible passages. Charge up the Spiritual bank.
Mark 6:30-32
30 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves
Resting also helps us to refocus if need be. We can sit back, pray and look to see if something or someone lacks attention. With proper rest we can keep Christ as the focal point of the holiday.
Tomorrow we will look at one other way to have a great Christmas, finishing on Wednesday.
God bless,
Marty
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