December 19, 2008

Read Psalm 40

I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart. I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, as you know, O Lord. I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly.—Psalm 40:8-10

The Christmas season is one of our favorite times of year, but it is also one our busiest times of year. We truly enjoy the season’s traditions, songs, smells and celebrations. However, we find that every year we rush through the season trying to find the perfect gifts and the perfect decorations, trying to wrap up another year of school and work and trying to make it to each of our family’s celebrations. We get so caught up in all of the activities and traditions of Christmas that we miss the opportunity to reflect on and share the true meaning of Christmas with others. When we first read today’s Scripture passage, we were truly humbled. We could definitely not honestly speak these words as true in our lives during the Christmas season. Then we asked ourselves if this passage was true in our lives throughout the year. This Scripture is a challenging one, but one that we should seek to be true of our lives during this Christmas season as well as throughout the year.

Pray: Lord, during this Christmas season and throughout the year, help me to desire Your will and to share Your love with my family, my friends, and my community. Amen.

Rob and Becca have lived in St. Louis for the past 2 and a half years and are expecting their first child in February 2009.