read a noteworthy article over the weekend
the recap:
with Halloween behind us
and Thanksgiving just around the corner
the COUNTDOWN has begun
as we move towards
the most beloved of holidays….
CHRISTMAS
the challenge of keeping our focus on CHRIST
is quite challenging
particularly during the holiday season
baking, shopping, decorating
it’s easy to get “off track”
a suggestion
to help us remember
where our focus
should be:
take 2 clear jars
fill one with fist size stones
fill the other jar three fourths full of sand
the stones represent
the spiritual disciplines,
the lifelines
to a healthy relationship with My Savior:
time in His word, in prayer, serving others
the sand represents
our “to-do” list
that are as endless as grains of sand
the effects:
on days when we fill the jar with sand first
and then
the stones
as the innkeeper said, “There is no room in the inn.”
but instead if we will FIRST
place the stones
and then
pour the sand
around the stones
it works!
summary:
when we
give to HIM FIRST
our heart
service
time
resources
He will bless the rest.
I am going to place my two jars in my kitchen
as a reminder
to keep my focus
on Him
each day
especially during HIS season
