The holiday season is a crazy time of year. Everything is just crazy. Trying to be everywhere and be everything for everyone is exhausting. There is so much pressure to make every holiday perfect. Perfect is not the “P” we should be focusing on. Let’s learn to focus on four “P’s” that will offer a much smoother and more enjoyable holiday: Peace, Prayer, Positivity, and Possibilities.
Finding your peace is something that you have to continually work on. Once you find peace, it doesn’t stay around forever. The devil wants to keep us in a state of confusion and unrest because he knows only perfect peace can be found in Jesus. When we are in Christ, we are promised a peace that surpasses all understanding. When we decide to step back from the craziness of life and come into the presence of God, peace will follow. Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
To help you be in a state of peace, you must have an active prayer life. Prayer is what directly connects us to Christ and allows us to speak to him one-on-one. Minding your prayer life is of the utmost importance. Prayer gives us a chance to be humble and sincere with Christ and gives us the power to grow our faith. The Bible continually affirms the power of prayer in our lives. It brings comfort, guidance, and healing. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, it tells us, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Once you have found peace and are in constant communication with Christ in prayer, positivity will grow in your life. Learning to be positive and not negative is so hard. It is so much easier to wallow in the negative. Being positive, having a good attitude in all situations, is hard work. It takes consistency in your prayer life to find peace and positivity. What many people don’t realize is that positivity in your life is a sign of faith in God. When you fully trust in God, nothing can scare you in the world. No matter what the devil throws at you in this life, there is always a positive outcome because we are children of God. “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” (Colossians 3:12)
Once you have peace, prayer, and positivity, the possibilities of a beautiful life in Christ are a reality. With Christ all things are possible. Most of us have heard that since we were children. A huge part of our faith is trust; we must trust God that nothing is impossible with Him. We need to have full trust that God will take care of all that we cannot. Jesus tell us so many times that “even with that faith like a grain of mustard seed, you can move mountains, nothing is impossible.” (Matthew 17:2) When you are a Christian, your life is filled with endless possibilities! “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
This week’s recipe is a delicious soup that is perfect for those chilly December nights. It is comforting, warm, and sure to please all of those picky eaters in your life. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
December 6, 2024
