Every year it seems things get worse when it comes to the
"shopping" season.. Earlier. Earlier, and earlier it seems to get
each year. To the point where people do
not even have the opportunity to celebrate the day of thanks with their family
because of work..... That is just
"part" of the problem. This
nation looks so forward to something so trivial out of want while the rest of
the world weeps and yes even dies.
While you get up at O'dark thirty and fight others for
things , 16,000 children will die that day.. All because they do not have
food......... This part of the year makes me sick. You may be asking... "You celebrate it
don't you?" The answer is yes.. I
do.. I celebrate 1 Chronicles 16:34 with close friends and family regardless of
their beliefs. I celebrate that our Lord
has given all that we NEED and a lot less of what we WANT.
Cherish the time spent with loved ones. You simply do not know how long you have with
them. Be thankful. Give someone a hug today. Feed the hungry and the less fortunate.
To all my "Christian" friends out there.. Lets do
us all a favor this year.. Lets give up the "fish" stickers on the
backs of our vehicles (or whatever "religious" imagery you have)..
How about actually living as Christ did.... Set the example yourselves. As it sets a much
higher bar than having images that do nothing but embarrass not only you, but
me because we assume it MAKES us a Christian.
Oh yeah.. Let’s not forget about Forgiveness….. Remember that it is for YOU (me). Don’t wait for it to be asked of you, rather,
ask it for yourself.
Make 2013 the year of renewed relational faith. Be real.
Forgive. Look at those who need
help without judgment it isn’t for us to do anyway. Be that shining light on a hill that cannot
be hidden.
Be Blessed
sCt,
Kev
