Be PRESENT…

Welcome to Monday With a Mission

 

Here we are, the last week before Christmas.

We all have thoughts of what we would like to do to make this the best season.

When really, we only need to give the gift of joy to all we meet.

The joy that comes from knowing Jesus!

It is also a season to shower our loved ones with happiness in the form of gifts, family dinners, good food, time with friends. To always remember and share what the reason for the season is in the way we are present.

But to often we allow our lives to be ruled by what we think needs to be done to have that “best season”.

We somehow lose joy.

It may be easy to think we are doing something wonderful for that person we love as we fight the crowds, but we are not PRESENT.

In all the preparations, planning, purchasing, and programs, remember to be PRESENT.

 

This picture helps me to slow down.

As I concentrate on the stillness and the natural beauty, I am reminded to embrace the present.

Not the present as in gift, but the present as in now. Today, this moment.

Thank You, Jesus for helping us to slow down. To be present with You, with our family, with those who need our full attention.  In Jesus name. Amen