December 20
Christ as Clavis David (Key of David)
Isaiah 22:22, Isaiah 9:6
Five more days; are you feeling the push to get it all done? Not only to get it all done, but to get it all done perfectly Pin-worthy? Or have you just thrown up your hands, said “It is what it is. I can’t do anymore. I have nothing left to give.”
This time of year, we may call people lots of names:
Jerk…who took my parking spot at the mall
Grump…behind the cash register
nosy…kids looking high and low for gifts
Stressful…family
Clueless…husband
Grinch…boss
STOP! When those names are on the tip of your tongue ready to fall out, spew out or only muttered through clenched teeth—Replace them with the names of Christ:
Wonderful
Counselor
Mighty
Father of the World to Come
Prince of Peace
†Isaiah 9:6
No, we do not call the hot head in the mall parking lot “Father of the World to Come.” We call on Jesus, “Father of the World to Come.”
Stressful family situations, married tension, demanding bosses, and over eager kids, these can be a distraction to God. The more time we spend thinking about, talking about, complaining about everyone on that list, the less time we spend with the Prince of Peace. Let’s not waste our time. Let’s replace out time.
Just saying those holy names, especially slowly and out loud, well, it’s bound to lower anxiety and probably blood pressure.
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It can be hard times.
Hard to get yourself to a place where you don’t get caught up in the secular world of Christmas.
The spending. The over spending. The expectations.
When all you want to do is something different, give to those who really need, not those who need more of the enough they already have.
These are the things that plague me more than the tired cashier, the overworked husband, the excited kids.
words are powerful- they actually change how we feel, alter emotions. Positive, spirit fillrd words open the door in our heart and soul for joy, light and peace
melanie jean juneau recently posted..Life or Death: A Four-Year old Chooses
a good lesson for today Melanie. Just by being more positive, joking around with grumpy cashiers etc today…my own spirits were lifted. Sometimes where we see a burden God sees a window for us to encourage.
Sometimes where we see a burden God sees a window for us to encourage.
Oh, so true!
Jenny recently posted..December 19
I am with you Samantha!
I just LOVE reading these names…one of my favorite Advent readings.
My husband is clueless but I will do my best to replace that name LOL!
I with peace to all those here. Even for a few precious moments each day. Take those moments for silence and reflection…continually prepare the stable of your soul.
Theresa recently posted..Novena: St. John of the Cross {Day 9}
I put my head on my keyboard and said those names….thank you Jenny. I am having a difficult couple of days but I have stuck with these reflections. They are a gift and so is your site and friendship in Christ! I will see Christ in others by saying his name.
I’m sorry you’re struggling Samantha. I’m happy you’re here.
Jenny recently posted..December 15