over? or not?

"...the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."   Romans 6:23

We made it through another CHRISTmas.  The wrapping, the unwrapping, the eating, the cooking, the eating, the visiting, the guests, the eating, the decorating, the undecorating, the eating, the cleaning, the eating.  School is back in session and CHRISTmas is over... time to return to business as usual.  Or, should we?  

Much to my delight, a coworker drop off a bag of Holiday blend on our first day back. It  was a perfect reminder to keep celebrating the holiday. As we leave the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, let's do just that.  Leave the hustle and bustle.  But may the true reason and JOY of CHRISTmas, God's gift of eternal life to us, always be in our heart and ways.

So, enjoy a cup of freshly brewed holiday blend, Share some cookies with a neighbor. Visit someone in need of a smiling face. And if you are finished with your decorations, put them up in the attic... but just don't put Jesus up too.  Leave Him out and up front in your life for all to witness His goodness through our words and actions.  His Presence is our daily present -- and one designed for our giving to others.  Let's keep the merry in CHRISTmas going as we keep our eyes and heart on Him.

have a merry‑filled day!
we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal