Friday, December 15, 2017

Pray for Families (Peace and Patience)

Greetings Prayer Warriors,

With Christmas rapidly approaching (or at least it feels that way if your to-do list is still long like mine) I will pray that each of you receives the gifts of peace and patience.  As stress rises, patience decreases.  Christmas is not about hustle and bustle, but the unwrapping of Christ’s gift of peace.

May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.  Let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful. 
2 Thessalonians 3:16; Colossians 3:15

Nothing horrible happens if your Christmas cards, gifts, etc. arrive after Christmas day, as there are 12 days of Christmas.  Slow down and focus on what really matters during Advent: preparing your heart for Jesus, your Savior.

‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.’ Matthew 3:3

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…so that in me, as the foremost, Christ Jesus might display all his patience as an example for those who would come to believe in him for everlasting life.  
1 Timothy 1:15-16

Be a pillar of peace and patience in your home.  Then pray that your family receives these same gifts.  Think about it: Praying for your family is more important than buying something for them!

Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet

Peace and patience.  If you hold these close you will undoubtedly pass them on!