Visions of Christmas: Seeing Red .............................................................................................. Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.(Psalm 116:7) .............................................................................................. Studying U.S. death data from 1979-2004, a team of researchers at the University of California at San Diego found that Americans are more likely to die over the holidays -- including fatal events on Christmas Day and New Years Day -- than at any other time of the year.1 That should be enough to encourage anyone to slow down and enjoy a stress-free Christmas this year! Today is December 1 -- you have several weeks to prepare for a peaceful and safe celebratory season. Indeed, preparation is the key to preventing stress all year long. Youre off to a good start, reading your daily devotions in Turning Points. In addition, ask the Lord to help you reflect Him this Christmas. God is not stressed or in a hurry; Gods face doesnt turn red because of traffic and shoppers and the cost of gifts. So we shouldnt be stressed or turn red either. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Stay filled with the Spirit this Christmas and there will be no room left for stress (Ephesians 5:18; 1 John 1:9). Let the only red you see this Christmas be on the decorations, not in the mirror! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Dr.David Jeremiah
Posted on: Sun, 01 Dec 2013 10:57:07 +0000
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