Dec. 26th: Love
Write a Thoughtful Love Note!
"If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not LOVE, I gain nothing" - 1 Corinthians 13:3
"The world will know that you are My disciples by your LOVE for one another... Greater LOVE has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" John 13:35 & 15:13
Dec. 27th: Joy
Exercise just for the Joy of it (preferably with someone you love ;)
"Rejoice in Hope..." -Romans 12:12
"Shout for JOY to God, all the earth;" (Psalm 66:1 ESV)
"I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be JOYful and to do good as long as they live;" (Ecclesiastes 3:12 ESV)
Dec. 28th: Peace
Purposefully listen attentively today- and pray over who you listen to!
"Make every effort to live in PEACE with all men and to be holy..." - Hebrews 12:14
"And a harvest of righteousness is sown in PEACE by those who make PEACE." (James 3:18 ESV)
"PEACE I leave with you; my PEACE I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." (John 14:27 ESV)
Dec. 29th: Patience
Take a long drive somewhere today...
"You also, be PATIENT. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand." (James 5:8 ESV)
"Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the PATIENT in spirit is better than the proud in spirit."(Ecclesiastes 7:8 ESV)
Dec. 30th: Kindness
Make it a point to verbally speak "thank you's" to the people around you!
"Whoever pursues righteousness and KINDNESS will find life, righteousness, and honor." (Proverbs 21:21 ESV)
"Be KIND to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."(Ephesians 4:32 ESV)
Dec. 31st: Goodness
Light candles and think on Gods Goodness today! Write down favorite GOOD memories of the year.
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your GOOD deeds and praise your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16
Jan. 1st: Faithfulness
Cherish and celebrate those who have been faithful in your life- then make a favorite old time recipe :)
"In Love a throne will be established; in FAITHFULNESS a man will sit on it- One from the house of David [Jesus]- One who in judging seeks justice and speeds the cause of righteousness." - Isaiah 16:5
"But be sure to fear The Lord and serve Him FAITHFULLY with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you." - 1 Samuel 12:24
Jan. 2nd: Gentleness
Give a loved one a bubble bath or a jacuzzi soak, and take one too!
"A GENTLE tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit." (Proverbs 15:4 ESV)
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am GENTLE and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11:29 ESV)
"He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and GENTLY lead those that are with young. (Isaiah 40:11 ESV)
Jan. 3rd: Self-Discipline
Count to ten and take a deep breath before you speak straight from emotion- be prepared to face trials today!
"DISCIPLINE yourself for the purpose of godliness." - 1 Timothy 4:7
"Apply your heart to DISCIPLINE" - Proverbs 23:12
Jan. 4th: Humility
Offer to do an act of service... Change a diaper, take out trash, clean something for someone else just to say "I love you"
"He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does The Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk HUMBLY with your God." - Micah 6:8
"HUMBLE yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you" (1 Peter 5:6 ESV)
Jan. 5th: Assurance
Think on heaven today! Is there anything better than trusting Jesus and knowing we will be face to face with Him in heaven?
"As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth." - Job 19:25
"Truly, truly, I say to you whoever hears My Words and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life." - John 5:24
Jan 6th: Truth
Read Gods Word out loud with your family. Sing it too!
"Sanctify them by the TRUTH; Your Word is TRUTH"- John 17:17
In short, we celebrated: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control, Humility, Assurance, Truth and ultimately an ongoing thankfulness of Jesus as we continued to celebrate right past his birthday. Feel free to take and change any an all of the ideas above! We have had a fun transition into the new year and I hope you have too.
May you be blessed and find a reason to celebrate everyday! Jesus is alive. We are children of the King. Thanks for reading :)
