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The Christmas Laundry List
By John Ingrisano
Dec 21, 2011 - 8:47:29 AM
For many folks, our Christmas lists (as well as our prayers, wishes, and hopes all year long) tend to be about what we want. We pray for just one more break, one more goodie, one more pony under the tree. Our petition may be as serious as the recovery of health for ourselves or a loved one, or the restoration of a broken relationship. Or it may be as frivolous as … well, back to that pony again. That’s why we often get disappointed, what with all these petitions and here’s-what-I-want prayers. Very egoistic. Well, what about what God wants? What about what He wants for us? See, and here’s the kicker: Even when I’ve received everything I’ve ever asked for (and I generally have … cursed by my self-focused blessings), it’s never been enough; it’s never fulfilled or satisfied me for more than a day or week or month; it’s never filled that gaping hole in my soul. My point: God and God alone knows what is best for us. So, rather than approaching God with a laundry/Christmas list of wants, why not just let go and let God decide what we really want and need? “Mary responded. ‘I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.’ And then the angel left her.” -Luke 1:38 My biggest prayer these days (and my prayers keep getting simpler) is for an honest desire to accept God’s will. That prayer follows a recognition that God is a good God – always, no exceptions – and that when I just do my best and keep out of His way, everything works out exactly the way it is supposed to. Yes, that requires a fair amount of faith and trust at times. But, well, isn’t that what it’s all about? May you recognize, accept and cherish the blessings of the Lord today and every day.
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