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1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

If you are anything like me, you are hoping to get your second wind after serving through the season of Thanksgiving. You are gearing up for all of the blessings and activities that go with Christmas. Outreaches and outings, plays and parties…not to mention your own Christmas shopping and family preparation. This is the final leg of the race of serving for the year of 2014 and we want to make sure that we do not end in the flesh. So, let us remember these three things as we enter into this last month of the year:

1) This is the season of celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior- Please do not forget the reason for the season as you serve and run around. If you keep this truth at the forefront of your mind as you go through each detail and to-do list, you are bound to be more joyful as you work in His strength and not your own.

2) This is a labor of love- How many people may be able to see the truth of Jesus and receive salvation as you diligently obey the Lord and do what He has called you to at this very moment, in this very month of the year? Who knows what the Lord plans to use to draw someone to Himself as these final weeks of the year, filled with special worship services and other events goes on. Please remember that God uses all things for good, so look for those special opportunities to shine for Him everywhere you go (including the mall parking lot).

3) This is a season of Joy- How can you not be filled with excitement and a child-like enthusiasm with all of the lights, Christmas songs and beauty of this time of year?

Remember all of the wonderful things that only take place during this time of year and choose to look at the loveliness of this season…it will make all of the difference! Remember, 2014 is almost done, so we want to finish strong with this last part of ministry for the year. Be blessed and be a blessing during this time and then remember that at the end of it all you can plan a sleep-in day!

During this time as it gets quite busy and active, may I please remind all of us ladies to be extra careful not to forego our devotional times and quiet times with the Lord? This is when we will need it most!