Now that I’ve got your attention, let me explain. Have you ever considered why we celebrate certain holidays at only certain times of the year? It’s kind of ridiculous if you think about it. We choose to celebrate the love we have for our ‘significant other’ in February. We celebrate Easter in March or April. We celebrate Halloween in October, Thanksgiving in November, and Christmas in December (PS—I realize there are other holidays but these tend to be the main ones that bring the most attention in the media). I’m pretty sure many holidays were created with good intention but they’ve morphed into something that strays from the original intent. While I understand the idea behind all holidays I feel like we are missing a bigger picture. Why only celebrate these things at certain times?!? Why not celebrate all year long?!?
With the exception of Halloween (my own personal feelings—another blog on another day), I don’t understand why we don’t celebrate all throughout the year. Our ability to celebrate, show our love, and give thanks can’t/shouldn’t be limited to nationally recognized holidays. I’m supposed to celebrate my love for my wife every day, NOT just in February or in July (our anniversary). I should give thanks to God for His many blessings ALL YEAR LONG, not just in November. I should be excited about and celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection EVERY-SINGLE-DAY! So, this weeks blog is short and simple. Check your thinking. Make your proclamations of love, thanks, and whatever kind of response the holidays give you a daily habit. I honestly believe it will genuinely change your outlook on life. It’s fine to be thankful this week but I pray you feel the same way next week and the weeks following and will verbalize it wherever you go. So, I think we need to cancel Thanksgiving. On second thought, never mind. I enjoy the time off to spend with family and overeat, ha ha!! But you get my point. Keep things in perspective this year J
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17