Boom!
Ready or not, the season is upon us.
For me it feels as though the year can be divided in two halves -- Thanksgiving to New Years, and then the rest of the year.
Of course, they are not equally divided in terms of equal number of days, which is the problem. So many things get crammed into this segment of the year.
Extra holidays, extra events, extra tasks, extra travel, extra expectations, extra expenses, so much extra extra.
Are you going to make it?
Are you going to be able to enjoy it?
Here are a few of suggestions for the season --
1. Embrace what's different.
This isn't all year. This pace and this energy is unique to these weeks. Just like the decorations, it is nice to have a different season with a different energy. Normal will be back soon enough.
2. Enjoy what's special.
Some things are only available in this season. You won't be able to do them all, but be sure to experience a few of them. Maybe, even try to mix up a routine this year. Release a long-term tradition to try something new this year.
3. Encounter what's sacred.
At the heart of this season is Christmas. It is a literal miracle! God of eternity and all creation...was born as an infant to peasant parents in rural Judea. All of this so He could be your Forever Rescue, your Saviour!
It is fine (and normal) to be busy, but let us not be distracted!
"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." Isaiah 9.6
How great is that!
Pastor Tim
