Countdown to Christmas

The clock is ticking and we are in a countdown to Christmas! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a peaceful, quiet amazing Christmas this year? God’s Word tells us in Isaiah chapter 9…”For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace” I don’t know about you but I could really use the Prince of Peace in my life right now. This should be a wonderful time of year but it sometimes creates an unbelievable amount of stress. This might help. Write down what you absolutely have to do before Christmas. A huge weight will come off your shoulders when you quickly mark off the things on your list. Oh I forgot to tell you that at the top of the list write this: “He will keep you in perfect peace when your mind is stayed (or anchored) on Him.” Once you get your list absolutely positively finished with nothing left to do, guard that “done” list. Anything that you add beyond the done list is a matter of choice. If it adds to your stress, just say no. You were created to live in peace! Remember this: it’s not the amount of things we have to do but how we handle them that brings stress. Here’s a good verse to remember “ And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” One more thing and this is huge. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.