THE TASK OF OUR HOLIDAY WORK

The holidays can sometimes be so overwhelming that when they are over and we can get our breath, it quickly becomes obvious to us that we, ourselves somehow missed the fun and pleasures that they bring. We missed out because we were so busy making them happy for everyone else, covering all the details needed to insure our families and friends get as much out of their holidays as we can possible provide for them to. If only we could learn the balance that is needed to enjoy the work, as we are doing it. I believe that we can! It is only a matter of getting into an atmosphere of worship as we go about the task of doing. Mary the sister of Martha did. Because her priorities were in the right place, Jesus said to Martha of Mary, in Luke 10:41-42, that she chose the right thing; while Martha was running around stressed and panic stricken over her work. In contrast to Martha, if we will get into the same atmosphere as Mary did, we too will do what is needed before and in the middle of our work and still be able to enjoy them for ourselves. You see as we take the time to go before the Lord, to learn from Him and see Him as He is, and what He is doing, He comes along side of us as we are working. It is as though we have one who comes from outside our situation to bring us the help that is needed to accomplish our task. When we are in the middle of a stressful moment, the problems are often times all that we can see. God will empower us with the solutions that we need, but we must make the conscience effort to create the atmosphere for His presence in our lives. Just like putting up the tree at Christmas, wrapping the presents and placing them under the tree, and filling our homes with Christmas music, that creates the atmosphere of the Holidays, so must we make the effort to create for ourselves an atmosphere of thanksgiving, praise and worship to One that we adore. For He is the reason for our celebrating, no matter what they holiday may be. When we do this, He never fails us. He comes and joins in to save the day! The task of our Holiday work does not have to overwhelm us, if we will only choose that which is needed, as Jesus told Martha. “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.” Psalm 31:19 Wishing you and yours a most wonderful Thanksgiving!

Hold Fast,

Bren