Saturday, December 24, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
ACTIONS OR EMOTIONS
"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus . . . "
Colossians 3:17
Colossians 3:17
HERE WE ARE AGAIN. Another Christmas season, and, of course, another stressful season.
Let's be practical. Is it our actions or our emotions that cause the most stress during the Christmas season?
Yes, we tend to devote increased energies at home, work, and with various organizations for Christmas festivities. For the most part, these actions excite us and create only minimal stress.
On the other hand, we spend extensive and unnecessary energies dealing with our emotions. Stressing over people, places, and things that are frivolous and far-fetched goes against the de-stressing grain.
Unreasonable expectations have a way of producing stress in a matter of minutes. Once we allow our giving-and-receiving to become overly materialistic, before we realize it, stresses are on the rise.
Stress-survivors have discovered something--not necessarily new--that's quite effective in combating holiday stress.
Celebrating with these 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.
This Christmas, whether it's our actions or emotions, let's be mindful to "do all in the name of the Lord Jesus" as we embrace our holiday preparations and celebrations. Let's reduce seasonal stress.
Peace I leave with you . . .
Yes, we tend to devote increased energies at home, work, and with various organizations for Christmas festivities. For the most part, these actions excite us and create only minimal stress.
On the other hand, we spend extensive and unnecessary energies dealing with our emotions. Stressing over people, places, and things that are frivolous and far-fetched goes against the de-stressing grain.
Unreasonable expectations have a way of producing stress in a matter of minutes. Once we allow our giving-and-receiving to become overly materialistic, before we realize it, stresses are on the rise.
Stress-survivors have discovered something--not necessarily new--that's quite effective in combating holiday stress.
Celebrating with these 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.
This Christmas, whether it's our actions or emotions, let's be mindful to "do all in the name of the Lord Jesus" as we embrace our holiday preparations and celebrations. Let's reduce seasonal stress.
Peace I leave with you . . .
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