TIS' THE SEASON

"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. . . " ~ Colossians 3:17

TIS' THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY! AND STRESSED!

Well, now, is it our actions or our desires that stress us most during the Christmas season?

Yes, we tend to devote increased physical energies at home, at work, and with various organizations on Christmas festivities. For the most part, this excites us and creates only minimal stress.

On the other hand, we spend extensive and unnecessary energies on our emotions. Wishing, hoping, and stressing over people, places, and things, that are far-fetched and frivolous, goes against our de-stressing grain.

Unreasonable expectations have a way of producing stress in a matter of minutes. Once we allow giving-and-receiving to become gravely materialistic, before we realize it, our stresses are on the rise.

Stress-survivors have discovered something--and it's not necessarily a secret--that's highly effective in combating holiday stress.

Celebrating with the words from COLOSSIANS 3:17, "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. . . " not only makes our Christmases brighter, but also makes our stresses lighter.

Peace I leave with you . . .