Not Losing Sight

Sunday 12/6/09 time 6:26 PM - Pat

It’s December. Again. Christmas is around the corner, we’re extra busy with planning, shopping, getting together with friends and family; ON TOP OF our regular very busy schedule as well.

After a well-deserved nap this afternoon after church, I went into motion getting some pre-Christmas tasks done. The next thing I realized is that I was so wrapped-up (no pun intended) in tasks, that I lost sight of the purpose. (Not to mention that I should’ve still been resting since I have a very busy week ahead – Sunday’s usually my day to worship by resting, reflecting and being thankful of what God’s been up to in my life).

That got me thinking about this Christmas season and we as worshippers. It could be very easy to lose sight of worshipping the King of kings when we have a to-do list a mile long or or we’re learning new songs themed for this season; preparing for the many different Christmas events at the Journey church and other task-oriented pursuits.  

Here’s what I’d like us to grasp: God deserves our worship every day, every week, every month of the year. Christmastime should be a time of extra celebrations, yes, but may it never be the celebration or the event that we are worshipping.

That being said, let us be bold as we declare the good news of the Savior - the true meaning of Christmas - to our circle and anyone we may encounter during our daily routine and busy schedules. That is a display of the kind of worship that pleases our Father in heaven!

One more thing: Cheesy sweaters are the IN thing this year!!! See you at the Christmas party!

May our eyes be ever fixed on Jesus- the reason for the season!

~Patrick~