I know you’re wondering… how
did my cookie decorating go on Sunday, right? Well, I did follow through on my
plans. I made up some samples; I explained a few basics; I had the kids all use
some hand sanitizer before handling the cookies; I believed there would be
adults to help; I stayed busy and let the kids be kids.
A wonderful time was had by
all. The kids, big and small (!) enjoyed the wide variety of toppings. No one had
one bad word to say… the cookies looked very colorful and festive! Plenty of
adults as helping hands. I had to make a couple reminders about taking it easy
on the sprinkles. But over all, I let the kids be kids.
Did God truly hear my prayers
of concern? Or were my worries unnecessary and for naught in the first place? I was recently reminded
that we can worry, because we are relying on our own wisdom or strength, or we
can forge ahead leaning into God all the way. It doesn’t mean not preparing at
all. You’ll remember I had made plans to have samples, I pulled together a few
ground rules to decorating, and I chose to believe in advance that God would guide
and direct me in all my ways. Believing and trusting in God does not mean doing
nothing. It does not mean sitting there with your hands folded and waiting for
God to show up and do it all at the last minute. It means counting on His
guidance from beginning to end. It means seeking Him in the preparations as
well as the execution.
In this season of Advent, let’s
seek Him now in the preparations. Don’t forge ahead in your own wisdom and
strength and hope to God the Christmas spirit falls upon you in the final
hours. Take time now to pray about all the thinking and planning; lean into Him as you ponder and image... the glorious
big event of Christmas drawing near.
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