We have just finished our longest ‘Christian’ holiday season, the celebration of Jesus, our salvation, being born in the flesh- Emmanuel: 'God with us'- to live and die for our sins. This is our Christmas time- a time to rejoice in our Savior. As the Bible says, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” Ecc. 3:1
Here is my pondering on the Christmas season and time…
Time decorating the house for the season = about 6 hours.
(Thank you Lord for shelter and an abundant income we can even spend on non-necessities)
Time working at job = 32 hours plus (for those working)
(Thank you Lord for every job and paycheck since all good things come from You)
Time buying gifts and food for gatherings = 4 hours.
(Thank you Lord for all the abundance you have given us to share)
Time spent in health care offices & tests = about 30 hours.
(Thank you Lord for the health care we enjoy in Canada
Time driving to buy gifts, go to appointments, gatherings = 7 hours.
(Thank you Lord for a working vehicle and the finances to keep it going)
Time wrapping gifts = 1 hour.
(Thank you Lord that my hands can do detailed tasks)
Time making homemade ornaments to exchange = [should have been] 4 hours.
(Thank you Lord for the creativity you have given to me)
Time cleaning the house for guests = 30 hours plus.
(Thank you Lord for the strength, health and products to do the job)
Time preparing food for gatherings = about 5 hours.
(Thank you Lord for providing food and drink for us to share)
Time eating and overindulging with food and drink = 6 hours plus.
(You have truly blessed us Lord!)
Time sleeping = 50 hours plus.
(Thank you Lord for a comfortable bed to sleep in and the ability to breathe through the night)
Time spent in church services and serving = 4 hours
(Thank you Lord for the ability to believe as we wish and gather freely to worship You)
Time opening gifts, stockings = 1 ½ hours.
(Thank you Lord for all the blessings you give us)
Time reading, online, relaxing in front of t.v. or video games = 28 hours plus.
(Lord, thanks for the extras you give us in life)
Time visiting with family and friends = 14 hours plus.
(Thank you Lord for the relatives you’ve given and the friends you’ve brought into our lives)
Time spend with the Lord this season = ?