It's going to be different. I am determined to keep my focus. As the catalogs steadily arrive in the mail...as Christmas commercials begin flooding radio and television...as lists are made and projects are met...I want to remember, more than ever, the reason for each day of life...now and always.
For decades, I began listening to Christmas music in September. It was necessary since I was writing plays or directing choirs or involved in some type of program. I had to prepare ahead of time so that all would be ready on time. My focus was in place even before stores were decorated!
Lately, I have been less involved in preparations. I sometimes sang in programs but I was no longer responsible for one. I welcomed a more relaxed schedule while my family and I enjoyed more time together. I seriously needed the retreat on many levels. Yet...I missed the early focus. For daily tasks sometimes interfered with the big picture I had once known so well. Ironically, the busyness of the days and weeks left me less prepared for the months ahead.
But this year will be different. I am determined, now more than ever before, to keep the main focus the main focus. I will prepare ahead of schedule as much as possible. Yet preparations are not most important. This year, I want to breathe in love, hope, joy and peace surrounding His love and The Greatest Gift of all! This year, I want to respond with gratitude, praise and worship. I want to celebrate each breath, each life, each blessing, each moment. I know all too well how rapidly life changes. This year, I want to honor Him...in all and above all. Whether I am singing, cleaning, cooking, writing, decorating or spending time with Him alone, I want to be present...in His Presence...completely focused. May His light be found in my home, in the kitchen, in our songs, in our cars, in our church family, in the stores, in our hearts and in our lives. May the Light of His Love be my focus...each day...for the rest of my journey.♥~thl
"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and His glory appears over you." Isaiah 60: 1>2
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