Man, I don't know how people stay out of church on Sunday morning. We had to today due to snow and ice and it's about to drive me crazy! I miss the fellowship and the time of worship with people of like faith, plus I also have to be concerned about all the other aspects of missing a Sunday as well. But God knows best, and the snow and ice are out of my hands.
For many December 26 means simply "No more Christmas". I will guarantee you before the day is out, snow or no snow, over 50% of the people who celebrated Christmas yesterday will have their decorations down and ready to pack up for another year. The other 50% will be trying to figure out how to get the mall or shopping center to exchange that crazy gift they got or find a bargain. They wouldn't come to church in the snow, but man they'll trip over ice, snow, whatever to get that shopping done. When it's all over they will sigh a sigh of relief saying to themselves, "No more Christmas!"
My prayer is that we will keep the spirit of Christmas alive for the remainder of the year and for the rest of our lives. In the last seven years I have learned that every day is precious and that none should be taken for granted. The greatest gift we have is the life that God gave us and we can either waste it on self indulgence and pity or we can share it with those that we love and those that are in need. If we do the latter it will never be no more Christmas to us, but it will be like Christmas everyday.
So please make up your mind today. Don't let things, people, circumstances, or even personal speed bumps slow you down. Don't get the "No more Christmas" attitude about life. Let it be Christmas everyday and see the difference that it makes. God bless.
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