As I heard Pete Allen share from his heart Sunday I couldn't help but think I want this holiday season to be different this year. I want it be more meaningful. I must admit I can get caught up in the spend & send mentality oh so easy. Or I can think-up a million things to do - parties, craft, decorations..this year I keep thinking I'll have all of Miriam's soccer team (20 girls) over to make crafts, eat cookies, and have a grand ole time. I think I must be going crazy..my plate is full..my eyes are bigger than my stomach and my heart is breaking over it. Is this going to make our holidays more meaningful?
I need to set a goal and check my intentions, thoughts, events, purchases, etc...to the goal. I am an engineer remember - this will be my hypothesis.
GOAL: To make my families (& church) holiday season focused on thanks and praise for the many blessing God bestows on us.
November starts Thursday - I better get started. I'm asking for your help - let's brainstorm together. I'm looking for ideas to prepare my family and our churches hearts for Thanksgiving.
One idea I have had is do something special or out of the ordinary for one of my family members - a different person each day. For example - Elijah is learning to become more independent so he is washing his own clothes. Today I think I'll go into his room, find his biggest pile of dirty clothes (blue jeans I think) and wash them for him - I'm also going to add a bible verse about thankfulness on top of the clean clothes.
What are your ideas?
Your blog concerning "Preparing for the Holidays" gave me much food for thought. In the spirit of confession, for too many years Christmas was too much about me and what I wanted rather than about Him and what He gave. I am so thankful that by the grace of God I am in a better place spiritually. My prayer is that my grandchildren will open their eyes to the true meaning of Christmas sooner than I did.
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I agree Carolyn and your desires can be good things like family - Do you have some ideas about practical things you want to do with the grandchildren? My sister in law has the children bake a birthday cake for Jesus the evening of Christmas eve.
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