In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. (Proverbs 16: 9)
“Chance favors the prepared mind” is attributed to Louis Pasteur.It is a motto I adopted early in my adult life and it has served me well. Having an alternative to your decisions can help to even out the highs and lows that life brings. As we age we can recall things that we achieved and planned for while also realizing those plans that never came to fruition.
During the Christmas season we expend a lot of time and effort organizing dinners. Shopping for that perfect gift or planning a road trip to visit family. In the case of hosting a dinner we have to give thought to what we will serve, Who to invite, the date and time all come in to the decision not to mention the labor involved in buying the food. After all of that comes the cooking and clean-up (Whew)
For Christians, Advent is the reminder that we need to stop and prepare ourselves spiritually for the coming of Jesus. Ask yourself if you are making the same effort to read your Bible, engage in daily prayer and feeding your spirit?
Advent can be a perfect time to focus on your spiritual self in the midst of all the commercial distractions we face as we await that house not made with hands but eternal to the heavens. May it always be so!
Prayer: Father in the rush of daily living help us to find the time to feed our souls and let your plan take control of our lives. Amen
Marv Jones
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