Christmas Day is quickly coming! We’ve spent the last two weeks focusing our thoughts on welcoming the events and people in our lives as direct gifts from God–for that is what they are.
This week, let’s concentrate on choosing only silence or song as the sound of our days.
Instead of chatter, meaningless words or grumbling, let’s choose to sing songs of praise. Instead of frantic rushing about with noises in our ears and in our minds, let’s choose quietness–that we will hear and celebrate our God more fully.
We live in a noisy world….quiet is a rare commodity, seldom experienced, appreciated or even sought. God uses it often and well! He calls us to quiet and promises us strength.
“…Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.” Isaiah 30
When our world is not noisy, the sounds that fill our world are not songs but the buzzing of schedules and negativity. Every day is a day the Lord has made; praise ushers us into His presence. As Christmas Day draws closer, be intentionally about quieting listening for God or loudly praising Him!
Throughout the week, pause each day to refocus on the blessed truths of the One who is coming…and how we can receive Him and share Him with others every day!
Mon. Luke 1:67-79 Heart Focus: Use your words only for the praise of God
Tues. Job 37:14 Heart Focus: In silence consider that one day every knee will bow before Jesus Christ!
Wed. Hebrews 2:6-8 Heart Focus: Rightly praising God requires ALL eternity!
Thurs. Isaiah 9:6 Heart Focus: True fulfillment & joy is found only in Jesus.
Friday Psalm 81:1-3 Heart Focus: What song (or story) is in your heart that needs to be told?
Saturday Luke 2:8-9 Heart Focus: Divine encounters are His desire…seek Him!
As we celebrate this season, may we keep in the front of our minds that Jesus is coming again! He will not be coming as a vulnerable baby–but as the conquering King. Let us do all we can to encourage others to prepare Him room. See you next Sunday!
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