Staying Power for the Holidays
Then my mind began to think of other ways to stay:
Stay Kind
Stay Joyful
Stay Peaceful
Stay Compassionate
Stay Loving
Stay Content
The obvious became so clear to me, I can be these things when my focus stays on Jesus and stays on living out His love to others daily.
My mind is like a merry-go-round, whirling with things to do this time of year. A full calendar, a busy ministry, thinking about finding the right turkey on sale, finding my holiday recipes, making a list of ingredients, pulling fall decoration boxes from the garage . . . you are probably not far behind me. Our list can go on and on. Let’s take a minute from this craziness before it consumes us. You and I both know there is so much more than the tasks and to-do lists over the holidays.
I know I need to stop and get off the merry-go-round I am riding. I need to refocus from doing to being, from rushing to staying. I need to stay focused on Jesus and I need to stay intentional about living out His love to others.
I think it’s a good idea to start our day with this little prayer. I’ll place it right next to those post-notes by my bed so I’ll see it each morning when I start my day. What about you?
Oh Lord, with this holiday season approaching, and all the distractions that can so easily rob me of reflecting YOU, may I be ever mindful to . . .
Stay Thoughtful in the busyness of the season,
Stay Kind in my interaction with people,
Stay Joyful even when I don’t feel joy,
Stay Peaceful in the midst of holiday chaos,
Stay Compassionate with those less fortunate than I am,
Stay Loving to those who are unlovable, and
Stay Content in my circumstances.
Have a grateful Thanksgiving, my friends, and happy cooking!
From My Heart to Yours