Psalm 19:7 says: “The
law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is
sure, making wise the simple.”
K = Keep
it simple, Santa!!!
While the coming of Christmas creates all sorts of good things
in our lives, it can be very overwhelming and hectic! So, here are a few suggestions for this
season:
1)
Don’t overspend this holiday season. If you don’t have the money, don’t’ buy it!
2)
Don’t overschedule yourself in the number of
events you partake of this season.
That’s right. Don’t go to an
event because you “should go” – go IF you want to go and like the people who
will be there! (And, for 2020, if they
are wearing a mask!) Go because you want to share this special season and/or
event with those you love and enjoy their company. And, if you haven’t been invited to an event
and want to go – have one yourself!!! Invite a few friends or neighbors over
for a cup of cheer, a candy cane or something homemade by you!!! It does not have to be extravagant – just
simple!
3)
Don’t overcommit to too many tasks and/or chores
to complete. Yes, that means YOU! Delegate the chores to a specific
day/time. Compromise if there are too
many items to take care of. And, choose
not to get uptight about them if they do not get done. Do what you can to prepare your house for the
holidays and/or company coming over and leave the rest with Erma Bombeck! Her philosophy is: “If there is a spot on the couch, sit on it!”
4)
Do sit down and sing a Christmas Carol with your
kids….make one up!
5)
Do make your own stockings with felt!
6)
Do ly down under the Christmas tree and look up
into the lights!
7)
Do make a Christmas wish to dream on!!!
8)
Do become as lovely as snow falling this season…..
Prayer: Lord, help me
to keep it simple this season. Allow my
heart to overflow with homemade gifts and let my children and family take part
in a very simple, real Christmas. Help
us to focus on the Babe in the manager who became a Man who saves us!!!
Song: Amy Grant: Have
Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
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