Not Just for the Holidays

By Katrina Spigner –

Taken from,  G.I.F.T. Growing In Faith Today!

True adoration brings authentic transformation.
—Katrina Spigner

“O COME ALL ye faithful, joyful and triumphant…”

These are the first few words of a Christmas hymn that many of us sing throughout the holiday season. I found myself humming the song just recently on a warm spring day in April. Nevertheless, when I paused to consider that I was singing a “Christmas song,” I suddenly realized the words were not seasonal but rather served to extend a powerful invitation to the faithful in any time or place.

The song is in fact a summons for those who are true, authentic, constant, and loyal followers—in other words, the faithful. It is a request for those who are joyful, satisfied, and merry, and it is an appeal to those who are triumphant, rejoicing, and victorious.

If you have been discouraged to the extent that you have lost your faith, or if the hustle and bustle of your schedule no longer brings you joy, or if the day-to-day pressures of life have distressed you, then receive this invitation. Come and give Christ your respect, reverence, and devotion. Come and lay your distractions, discouragement, and distress aside. Come and bring him your faithfulness, joy, and victory. Come and give him your gift of thanksgiving for who he is and for all he has done and will do in your life. He is not just here for the holidays. So come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord.

Your G.I.F.T.: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting

Father, Prince of Peace.” —Isaiah 9:6

FIND YOUR INSPIRATION JOURNALING

Monday: Write about your adoration for the Lord.

Tuesday: Why do you adore him? How do you adore him?

Wednesday: What transformational experiences have you had because of your adoration for God?

Thursday: Do you share your adoration for him with others? Explain.

Friday: Write a letter and address it to someone with whom you would like to share your adoration of the Lord.

Saturday: Write a prayer of adoration.

Sunday: As you reflect back on this week, how have you grown in your faith?

A Christian Author, Speaker, and Personal & Executive Coach, Katrina engages those seeking a purposeful path that leads to living a more fulfilling life. Katrina is the author of two books: This Is for You!:31 Days of Life‐Changing Discoveries and G.I.F.T.: Growing In Faith Today!. For more information, visit http://www.katrinanow.com/