With the major milestone holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s) safely in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to register appropriate appreciation for all that has been given (Ephesians 5:20). During the “season,” friends and family gathered while fun, food and fellowship ensued in a whirlwind of activity that would challenge even the most astute schedule planners. Amidst such hoopla, was a quiet moment of reflection even possible? It most certainly should have been (Psalm 107:1). There were ample opportunities to offer prayers of gratitude for daily provision, the strength and stability of families and the promise of a fresh start. With so many blessings in this life, any emptiness, real or perceived, can only be filled in one way… by God. It is His touch, through the Holy Spirit, that sets us free to become the individual He expressly designed each of us to be. We know that it’s never about the number of presents under the proverbial tree, but truly about the treasures of the heart. The only dream in this life that matters can come true when we are loved by our Father in Heaven, a love He gives to us in abundance when we accept His Son as Lord and Savior. Thank Him for the Gift (2 Corinthians 9:15).
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