I will throw myself under the bus (and you can do it in the privacy of your own home) that when Fall arrives, the air gets colder, the leaves turn colors, there is a fire in the fire place and the holidays displays go up in the stores, there seems to be a shift in my heart for the warm and cozy feelings that come with the Christmas season.
Thing is, it should be something we should all strive for everyday...not just at Christmas.
Joy, peace and love should be an everyday choice and if we would all just focus on those three words, I do believe the world would spin a little smoother.
Today (well, and everyday after) I challenge you (and myself) to choose Joy, seek Peace and spread Love. If I do it, I am going to reflect it onto another and if they do it, they too will reflect it...and so on and so on.
It really is pretty easy, we just complicate it with worldly bothers like traffic, gas prices, politics, homework, laundry, etc. We should be grateful for what we have and better yet, grateful that we have a choice.
Thank you..this concludes my public service announcement.
xoxo
S.
SO up for the challenge, Love. Thanking the Lord for you this morning - such a great post!
Posted by: Sami Jo | October 17, 2012 at 06:51 AM
I agree! I love the Christmas spirit and wish everyone could have that all year round .. I really try to .. occasional road bumps but for the most part I really try to stay positive and happy for what I have.
Posted by: CIm Allen | October 17, 2012 at 11:55 AM
I am with you Stephanie. I choose joy, seek peace and spread love on every occasion that I can. So wishing you these things in your life. thanks as always for sharing.
Posted by: TheresaMP | October 17, 2012 at 03:45 PM
Beautiful post! Thanks for sharing that.
My wish for you and all that read here:
Num 6:24-26 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
And another favorite of mine:
Rom 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Posted by: Colette | October 18, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Completely and totally agree! And it is a choice...a decision to live fully in the moment. I also find that when I focus only on those things that are real, true, and beautiful, I am in a much better place to serve my Heavenly Father and others. Thank you for always sharing your heart!!
Posted by: Rhonda Holliday | October 18, 2012 at 07:18 PM