Psalm 111
In years past, I’ve been the kind of guy that was out searching for gifts in the week, and sometimes the very days, just before Christmas. I’ve matured since then, and as a focused, responsible, mature male adult, I now do my seasonal holiday shopping the right way-
Kelley does it all for me!
Yes, procrastination is a disease…and sometimes it sweeps over me! As we come into October, we’re on the cusp of the blessed, and sometimes overly stressed, Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year blast. All occasions that should help us focus on the great blessings of our Heavenly Father, and how we can walk a bit closer to Him in the days to come. Pray that this year’s celebrations will truly be worship times for you and yours- times of remembering and praising God for His greatness and love, and for simply being who He is. How richly He deals with us, and with what grace He shepherds us!
How can we be channels of God’s blessing to others this season? Remember our missions- we’ll make pledges to support them the weekend of October 24th, at the Mission Rally and Chili Cookoff. Don’t forget the annual event at Friendship Mission, and the blessing God brings to that special group of women and children. And certainly, we are blessed to serve them. And be looking for “God sightings,” those times when He works and we get the opportunity, often spontaneously, to be used to make a difference in the lives of others. This is no time to procrastinate…but to look for the work of the Lord and joyfully participate!