A Holiday Strategy- Get Ready!

The Mountain Audio

Our Verse:1Tim 2:1 I urge you...pray for all people. Ask God to help them; speak up for them, and give thanks for them.
Yikes! The holidays are upon us! Soon it will be time to celebrate Christmas. Many will gather around the table and share good times. Others will find themselves alone and lonely. The question arises, “How can I best spend my Christmas in 2017?” Here's a little advice, no matter where you are or your situation.
First, whether you're happy or sad, surrounded with friends or alone and far away, start by talking to God. Ask Him to give you a good Christmas season. Ask this same thing for your relatives and friends. He makes a promise to you, “...Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7
Second, set your expectations lower. High expectations will likely will lead to disappointment. Movies and TV reinforce this false idea- that everything must be perfect. Us imperfect people will be spending time with other imperfect people, family, friends, neighbors. Plan on giving kindness and grace to your Christmas companions.
As the Mountain team preps for the holidays, we are doing these things- praying and setting reasonable expectations. These 2 things give you the best chance (not a guarantee!) of having an enjoyable Christmas.
Here's our Christmas prayer for you and yours-
Father God, bless our Mountain listeners and their loved ones during this holiday. Bring them together with people who love them and people they can love. Bring peace on earth to us during this time. Happy Birthday, Lord Jesus! Amen!
In our companion episodes below, we address different life situations- the “bummer Christmas” and the “great Christmas” and how to make the best of either circumstance.