This sounds like a “pity party” and yet, who hasn’t been there? When life is a mess, the answer is the same as when life is good- God. He even lets us whine.
How To Be A Christian Without Being A Jerk
Faith in real life
psalm 141:4
It is hard work to be a follower of Jesus. To commit to dying to what I want so I might focus on what God wants. Small steps bring about large influence. Now when it comes to sin- that’s easy. Drift…
O is for O, ___________
O, ______ Many Christmas carols begin with “O.” Why? I think it is so when you are singing in a group your mouth forms the “O” like the kids at the end of Charlie Brown’s Christmas.
N is for Night
Night- Though darkness is a metaphor for so much bad in the Bible, night gets a pass because it is what we think of when we think of Christmas. Stars, angels lighting up the skies, and shepherds abiding; try that at 2 in the afternoon.
M is for Mary
Mary- According to babynamer.com, the 699th most popular boys name in America. I wonder how popular of a name it is with a boy stuck with it?
psalm 140:12
There is no timetable on this verse. God will prevail with justice and blessing for the poor and needy. It is just a matter of time. So, if you want to be around blessing, you know where to go.
L is for Leaves
Leaves- Pine needles are technically “leaves,” and get all over the house. The smell…the sight…It might not be “green” to go “green,” but we’ll be getting a real tree again this year.
psalm 139:3
…so be good for goodness sake.” How do I know what is “good”? How you answer that question invites you to consider your personal worldview. Santa is not the only one who knows everything about you.
K is for Kris Kringle
Kris Kringle- an early American mispronunciation of “Christkindel,” the German giftgiver. So many names for Santa Claus. He is a wonderful model of joy and giving. Just remember he didn’t die for our sins.
psalm 138:3
To pray intensely or “cry out” to God, we are not trying to use a system. We are focusing on the source of all we need. No wonder he emboldens us to the core. This pleases him to see our faith.
