Hello friends! I hope that your Christmas was really great. This year we spent time with our granddaughters so it was amazing. We only have a few more days left in 2020. It seems that everyone wants to rush through the days we have left. However, I believe there is still one more thing to do before the new year!
I do believe that the celebration of Christmas does not have to end here. Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. Even though, I enjoy looking at the Christmas decorations, I also enjoy putting them away.
There were was so many bad things that happened in 2020. Just thinking about it all makes my heart sad. But, there is one more thing to do before the New Year! I believe that Jesus would like us to concentrate on the good.
If you are reading my blog right now, you have so much to be grateful for. We are still here after going through and still going through the worst Pandemic of my life. God is walking beside you and me! Look around at what you have and not wish for what you don’t have.
Before we say Happy New Year, think about all of the good in 2020.
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” Philippians 4:8
Focus on the promises of God! He is always good!
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There is so much going on in the world that keeps us upset. The Devil certainly knows how to push our buttons. I catch myself starting to worry about things even though I know it doesn’t do me any good. Worry is a total waste of my time. The definition of worry includes giving way to anxiety and allowing one’s mind to dwell on difficulty and troubles. When we worry we are giving in to fear. I pray that you will focus on peace instead of worry!
The Bible says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Wow, I love this Scripture because when we focus on prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving we will receive the peace of God. If God tells us not to worry, that means we can do something about our worry. We can decide to focus on something other than our worries. Such as focusing on peace.
As we near Christmas, I think God wants us to focus more on the peace that only He can give. The angels proclaimed, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” Luke 2:14.
Let this year be more about a focus on peace instead of worry. I am learning to take one day at a time. Please come back to check out my blog at kamzinsser.com.
A solid foundation is crucial to the building process. A good foundation will whether storm damage, flooding, or heat, but if not properly laid or installed the foundation can start to crumble. Foundations apply to our homes and our lives. Your foundation may be cracking a bit. It is time to fill the holes in your foundation now!
I remember as a little girl singing a song about the wise man and foolish man. The foolish man built his house upon the sand and when the rains came, the house fell. However, the wise man built his house upon a rock and when the rain came, his house stood firm.
Your foundation may have a few holes…
Matthew 7:24 says, “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” When I think of our spiritual foundation, I think about our faith.
By faith…
I have started to study on Hebrews 11. I love it because all of the scriptures include something about faith. For example, by faith Noah built an ark, Abraham moved even though he didn’t know where he was going, Sarah had a baby even though she was past the age for it, and the Israelites cross the Red Sea.
Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the assurance of the things we hope for, being the proof of things we do not see and the conviction of their reality.”
You might be wondering how we can fill the cracks in our foundation (faith). Our faith is shaken by things that happen in our lives such as divorce, job loss, Pandemic, death, and illness. These things can cause cracks in our foundation over time.
Fill your holes in your foundation now with the word of God. Read Hebrews 11 and study the heroes of faith and watch your faith continue to build.
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