So, if you haven’t noticed already, we’re smack dab in the middle of the holidays. Our wallets are under attack and our emotions are being pulled in every which way!
It’s hard to be consistent with anything right now.
Personal time with God seems to get shoved to the bottom of the priority list during this season. While we need to continue to seek Him, carving out those quiet moments in prayer and study, let’s also appreciate the opportunity to experience God in another way: Worshipping with others.
Think about it. We’re already going to spend the time together with other Christ-followers, whether it’s during the Christmas Eve service at Church at the Bay, or at a Christmas party with friends, or simply while gathering for Christmas breakfast with your family.
Jesus promises to be with us when two or more are gathered in His name. If we can muster up the focus to be fully present in those moments (not worried about how the breakfast ring will turn out, or if your outfit is trendy enough, or what the in-laws will say next),
He may be surprise us with His Presence.
It may look something like this: While singing the traditional and not-so-traditional Christmas songs at church, what about really meditating on the lyrics? What if we approached those words as if we were singing a prayer, aloud and together?
Or maybe you’d want to start a tradition of reading Luke, chapter 2, with your family before presents on Christmas morning. If we were to offer that time to Him as worship, we may be blessed with a much-needed perspective change, or just an extra reminder of God’s amazing love.
With the business of the season, we’re faced with some real challenges to keep a regular quiet time. Let’s work through the challenges, but also embrace the privilege to worship Him with others.
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