Get Going. Thoughts For The Sunday Before Christmas 12/22/2024

 Good Morning, 

There is a hot cup of Door County Jingle Bell Java in front of me and it is tempting me to have a second cup of the brew.

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government, shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called , Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Just three more days until Christmas. The time in December has just gone by so fast ,it is amazing. It seems like just yesterday, we were in desperate pursuit of a new Christmas tree. The planning for a Christmas brunch was completed many weeks ago and all that needs to be done is for the supplies that were ordered to be picked up and cooked. Come Wednesday morning I will be up early. Well before dawn cooking and drinking plenty of coffee. By 10 am I will be in more of a festive mood as a few guests will be arriving and hopefully I won't burn the French toast. 

My point for today is pretty simple. The feasts are great, gift giving is nice, but it is more important just to get together with loved ones. I am sure I will forget something or the potatoes will be seasoned wrong, but that's not the most important thing. We are here one more year to celebrate the birth of Jesus, which includes counting our blessings. Nothing is guaranteed for next year. Somewhere, someone is suffering in a hospital. Someone is planning a funeral. Someone is all alone and miserable. Someone has to work and cannot be with family. Someone is contemplating suicide. Just be happy that it isn't you. 

So my advice is this, eat a chocolate if you have one. If you have a whole box, share it with someone. Thank God for sending Jesus to die for our sins. Count your blessings out loud and sing a Christmas tune. But start today and rev up your heart to celebrate another year and Christmas. If you are lonely, consider serving in a shelter for the homeless. If you aren't lonely but want to have a feel good moment serve a neighbor or two. Bring them a plate and a cup of cheer. It's almost over with. Get going and find Christmas in your heart. 

Marty