Gifts from the Lord

Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord. – Psalm 127:3 CEV

This Christmas season as we await the coming of our King, born a baby in a manger, I’m quickly reminded by these faces that this season of waiting is a gift. You see, in this waiting we get the opportunity to slow down, quit toiling with anxiety and consider what’s important as disciples before cracking the bottle of bubbly and ringing in a new year.

For some, its a Sabbath. For others, an opportunity to reflect on the year and for others still, an opportunity to give thanks and praise. For others, its also an excuse to go to Disney World.

But no matter who we are, there comes with this season of waiting an equal opportunity for all of us, good or bad, naughty or nice, to do some combination of all the above and hit the reset button.

Read Psalm 127 in its entirety today and consider what combination God might be asking you to do this season as we wait for Him. And consider with joy what your top priorities might be after you hit your reset button, raise your glass to 2012 and begin a new year.

Blessings,
Dan