The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. —Psalm 29:11
December is one of the most wonderful months of the year, but it’s also one of the most hectic. Sales are popping up everywhere. People are scrambling to finish their gift shopping and to make plans for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The roads and sky are bustling with families traveling to be with one another. It’s a jovial sort of chaos, but it’s chaos nonetheless. It can be easy to get wrapped up in the seasonal pandemonium, but we should still take time to speak with God. After all, Jesus’ birth is the true reason for the season. It’s a great opportunity for us to spread generosity and goodwill to our fellow man, but we’re still called to honor our Savior. The great thing about our relationship with God is that He’s always with us. At any moment, we can reach out to Him and ask some clarity and calm in our lives. Even if it’s only a few minutes in prayer, the Lord can settle the mayhem in our hearts and minds. All that we must do is surrender to Him and allow Him the power to make changes within us. It’s especially important to take a step back and reprioritize in busy times like these. Today, take the time to create some calm in your life. Reach out to God and ask Him to pass a soothing hand over your mind and heart. There’s nothing wrong with getting things done, but our priorities are clear as Christians: we need to continuously make time for our relationship with God and His purposes.
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