Taking Stock

Advent is a good time for taking inventory of your life, both spiritually and physically, and then take steps to improve things. Is your lifestyle life-affirming, or self- destructive? Is your spiritual life superficial or are you in a deeply committed relationship with God?  

Isaiah 40:3-4 says to prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley will be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low, the uneven ground shall become level and the rough places, a plain.  As you look at your life, what can you do to smooth out the rough places and make everything more meaningful and therefore more rewarding for yourself?  Build upon your strengths and gifts and work on your shortcomings. Want a closer relationship with God?  Spend more time in the Word and in meditation. Become more active in your church and volunteer to do something for the kingdom. Are you giving to God’s work?  Could you do more?  If not, why not?  Our church is amazing. Think how much more we could do for the Kingdom of God if we had everyone’s support! And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.  [Isaiah 40:5]

Gracious God, move within me to enable me to become all that you have envisioned for me.  Help me to grow closer to you, and help me to become a true witness to your glory.

Amen