Slow Down...

Over the next few days I want to slow down. Next week I am probably not going to blog, I plan on spending time journaling everyday and being with family. I want to hold my baby a lot and see her scream with glee at seeing grandma and grandpa.

I am listening to Jack Johnson's "inaudible memories" might explain a few things.

I think that there are seasons that are designed for us to slow down and reflect. I want to discover what God has in the new year for me personally, my family and the church. This week is a time to rejuvenate, love passionately, feast, celebrate all the amazing things God has done.

If I take time to really think about what God has done I am astounded. He truly is the Joy giver. He truly is the source of all good things. I think sometimes we forget what God has done and we see what obstacles frustrate us. Joy is found in our satisfaction with what we have and is lost with our unhealthy pursuit of things we do not have.

This Christmas lets find pleasure in every thing that we can. Lets enjoy everything we have and are given. Lets savor this week like we were tasting it for the first time and may never taste it again.

Merry Christmas...
Pastor Tory