I believe that during the Christmas Season, God pours out a special grace over the land. I have noticed for many years there has been a tremendous amount of happiness, joy and kindness in people who do not even call themselves Christians.
I have seen people share food and items of comfort with the homeless. I have seen children give their little allowances to help those in need. I have seen men opening doors for women and the elderly. I have seen people give up their places in line to those with small children. I have seen clerks smiling, waving and sharing!
During December I am busy with so many things. I have the church, I have family and then all the Christmas shopping, wrapping, cards to write and baking. I have hospital visits to make, cookies to deliver, and parties to attend.
So today, I stop myself and reflect. Am I being that true witness for the Savior? Am I taking the time to share His love, His goodness, His kindness and His giving with everyone I come in contact with? Or have I been too busy attending to my own affairs?
Are others seeing that special grace in my life being poured out for the many, or have I been too busy to share those gifts God graciously has given? Today has become a day of reflection for me. Today, I cannot and will not be too busy with the “busyness” of Christmas. I will share the reason for this season – yes I will give love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, His goodness and His gentleness, and of course just a bit of self-control! I determine to reflect the daughter of the Savior!
How about you? Does His special grace show in your life? Or have you given way to the busyness? Take the time to reflect and be the people of the King today and yes everyday!
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,goodness,faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Be Still and Know 