The Day After Christmas by joni eareckson Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him, endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 One of my favorite days of the holiday season is the twenty-sixth of December. The rushed conversations and frantic last-minute purchasing are over. Between Christmas Day and New Years Eve I take a day or two off, sleep in, get up to a relaxed breakfast, and breathe a sigh of relief. Later in the morning, we collapse on the couch in front of the fire, play board games, or reopen gifts to take a longer, closer look. We read books and flip through photos. We nibble leftover Christmas pudding and keep a warm pot of coffee for anyone who may happen to drop by. For supper that evening, the menu is more leftovers, perhaps sandwiches of turkey and stuffing. Its casual, homey, and relaxed. But most important, its simple. Its a deliberate kind of simplicity. Demands and distractions may have sidetracked us before, but December 26 is reserved for peace and quiet. Theres plenty of time to meditate on what the Good News of our Saviors birth really means. Theres time to ponder the future and pray. There are more than enough quiet moments to relax in the love of the Lord. This week, aim for simplicity. The last few weeks may have been filled with baking, shopping, concerts, gift wrapping, and dinner parties, but today, celebrate simplicity as you fix your eyes on Jesus. Lord Jesus, this week people around the world heralded your birth and celebrated Your gift of love. May the wonder of Your birth remain with me all through this day as I fix my eyes on You. I quiet my heart, I relax my mind, I slow my pace so that I may meditate on Your love, so pure and simple.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 11:20:15 +0000
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