Avoiding the Christmas Blues [part 2]

The second thought I would like to impart to you this Christmas season is to REMEMBER THE REASON. The old saying goes like this “Jesus is the reason for the season”. It’s true, He really is. It’s okay to enjoy all of the trappings that go along with the Christmas holiday. Go to the plays, the parties and sing the carols. Let’s just be careful to not leave Him out.

I want you to imagine what it would be like to actually grow closer to Jesus Christ this Christmas rather than just barely making it through. What would it look like if you were more “in tune” with what He had for your life? What if you could get direction for 2008 that would make next year so much more productive instead of just aimlessly going through the motions.

Now that you have dreamed about it, what do you have to do to make it happen? Maybe prioritize your time or your schedule. Fast a meal and pray in recognition of what He has done for you and what the holiday is all about. Ask God what He would have you do to put Him first this Christmas. It may be hard, but you won’t be disappointed.