A few observations during our Christmas vacation:
- Time marches on, quickly. Vacations fly by. Time with family and friends is brief, so make it count. And children grow up fast, so don't miss it.
- My Dad reminded me that "We are spiritual beings in physical bodies." But it is easy to be distracted from the spiritual reality by what seems urgent in this world.
- Forbearance means "putting up with people". A lot of times, you just need to let stuff go for the sake of preserving harmony.
- Investment in other people's pursuit of Christ is worth it.
- Fellowship with Brothers and Sisters in Christ will be so sweet in Eternity.
A few New Year resolutions:
- Read through the New Testament and pray through each day's Scriptures reading to focus on developing my friendship with Christ.
- Meet weekly with several Brothers for discipleship.
- Continue learning Spanish.
- Have a "date night" at least once per month where we hire a babysitter so that Brandi and I can actually have a real, uninterrupted conversation.
- Be proactive and intentional with my family and not work when I get home in the evenings.
- Be consistent in daily physical exercise.
Heavenly Father, I want to seek first your Kingdom and your righteousness and trust you to take care of everything else. I want to focus on you - knowing you and walking with you. Lord, please deliver me from selfishness and religion, and help me have a fresh, genuine relationship with you. Lord, please help me show your kindness and love to my family and the people that I work with. I love you, and I need you.
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