And there is snow and all types of commercials about last minute Christmas shopping opportunities. And there is a great for us to stop, examine our surroundings, examine our hearts, minds, and souls.
If we allow ourselves to be quiet, to be calm we might remember that this season is not about either giving or receiving the most expensive gift. Instead it is about sharing our love and hope with each other.
Modern life is filled with all types of conveniences and distractions. Living Christian lives faithful to the teachings of Christ is difficult sometimes because the simplicity of Christ's instructions is often in opposition the confusing maze of modern life in an industrialized, free market society. We have free will, government bureaucracy, scientific permission and explanations for all types of questionable behavior.
We also have God, when we choose to allow him in our lives.
During this season God should be on top of our list. What should we get God this year? What does God need from us? These questions we should ask ourselves each and every day.
The best present we have to offer begins and ends with prayer. We must remember to pray.
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