Carpenter’s Tools - Brace yourself! . . . . .

By Pastor Wallace Phillips – November 22nd, 2007

Plan ahead. There are only a few weeks until Christmas. I’m not telling you to plan ahead and get all your shopping done. Plan ahead to not allow the busyness of the holiday season rob you of the real purpose of this awesome day that we celebrate. Cut back. Tell your family that you’re doing so. Face the holidays with a KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid!!! That’s what I was taught about preaching and public speaking. I suppose it will work with Christmas.

The simplicity of this holiday should be our goal. We should focus on the meaning of the Christ child --- “For He shall save His people from their sins.” How do you celebrate freedom from sin by putting yourself in the bondage of tremendous expectations on your time and your resources? Brace yourself for a holiday that is different from others that you have experienced. Enjoy the focus of gratitude and thanksgiving for all that He is to you and yours. Settle down, don’t overspend, do simple things, and say “no” when you need to. KISS!


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