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Psalm 4:7 (NET)

You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine.

This time of year is ministry in full swing and sometimes we get so caught up in the meticulous details of blessing others and forget to enjoy this time of year ourselves. So, I suggest that we set aside a little time each and every day during this time of year starting from now until the New Year. If you need to, even set a little alarm that reminds you to take a few minutes at the same time each day to pray, reflect, relax and just sit down or even remind yourself to eat lunch (trust me, eating becomes a fleeting task during this time of year when you are in full-time ministry).

We all need to refocus from time to time, with all the shopping, events, planning for family and other elements of the season. However, when throwing in the part about logistics of Christmas programs, candles for services, tea cups for outreaches and every other thing in between when you are in the ministry and it may start to look a little daunting and overwhelming, rather than joyful and celebratory. Be a Mary and sit at the feet of Jesus so that your outlook on this time of year stays fully intact and filled with faith, hope and love…also, remember to order those extra candles so we can remind everyone to be lights in dark places during this time of year and every single day.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from iShine!