Peace on earth, and goodwill toward men? Clearly, the angel of the Lord had never attempted a Saturday afternoon visit to Costco during the Christmas season.
It never fails to amaze me that the season dedicated to love, joy, hope, and peace seems to bring out the worst aspect of the human condition. How can we possibly hope to cultivate a spirit of peace during this hectic season filled with stress and distraction?
The good news is that it can be done. The bad news is that Santa is not going to leave it in your stocking. If you want to find His (Jesus, not Santa) peace this season, you're going to have to put some effort into it.
https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/5-practices-to-prioritize-peace
It all comes down to being mindful. At the beginning of the day. At the close of the day. At all the various moments in between.
One more item on your to-do list may seem like the last thing you need, but this peace may be the greatest gift you - and those around you - receive this holiday season.
Think about it.
Pastor Jason