Do you ever wonder why we do all that we do during this time of the year? Who in their right mind would sit down to plan all of this! Can you imagine us saying to one another, "Let's plan one time of the year when we'll have 80% of the parties we'll have all year... if we work it right we'll have to make 8 or 9 in one evening so that we can't enjoy any of them. And how about this... during that same time of the year let's entirely redecorate our houses inside and out! Oh... and here's an idea... let's think of everyone we've ever met and send them a letter. And let's bake as much as we can... when else do you bake? And how about if in the middle of all this we let the kids out of school for two weeks!" None of these things are bad.... in fact they're all great. Our problem is there's just too many great things to do during this time of the year. I sure don't want to give you "one more thing to do." Instead, I hope that these devotions help to focus your heart and mind on the one priority that brings real joy during the Christmas season.
You can go to drivetimedevotions.com and either listen online or download the devotions to your iTunes or phone. It'll take you about five minutes to listen each day, and will prayerfully focus your heart on God's hope, peace and love.
From Pastor Tom Holladay, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California
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