An Everyday Occassion

Special occasions are the norm in our society. These occasions can make the difference in the types of food prepared, displayed and served, as well as friends and family invited.  Even our attitudes are often shifted more toward the happy side even if we have to “fake it until we make it” (as one of my friends says).

For example, this Thanksgiving or Christmas may mean pulling the best silver out of storage, using the best china, napkins, decor etc.  Special occasion clothes and shoes are uncovered, borrowed or even purchased at times.

It’s also during these times that special friends and family members join us.  People we only see once a year or every so often appear around the table.

Because work schedules and other time commitments can make it almost impossible for friends and family members who do not live near to come together, we cherish this time. (At some point or the other you will cherish the time.  It just depends on whether it’s one of those Aunts who laughs really loud AND always sits next to you!  This is only an example of course.  Smile.)

Falling into this kind of lifestyle can happen so easily.  Naturally, we don’t want anything to happen to those precious dishes that were passed down or purchased in hopes of passing them to the next generation.

Moreover, certain foods are difficult to prepare or may have a special connection to a particular event only.  Therefore, you get them on those “special occasions.”  It’s only when we allow those special-occasion-thoughts to ooze over into our spiritual life that we error. 

I know that none of you do this; however, there are “those” people who bring out their Christianity on “special occasions.” In other words, “they” choose not to strive for Godliness daily-only as necessary or when one may want to show her Christianity for some particular purpose.

Our Father calls us to devotion—period.  This attitude should be present at all times.  Ephesians 5:1 admonishes us to imitate God.  This is an everyday occasion admonishment.  Further down in that same chapter, we are instructed to be careful how we live…as wise people instead of foolish (vs. 15).  This is how we “make the most of …opportunities because these are evil days” (vs. 16).

Choose this day who you will serve-every day.  As for me, I have chosen to serve the Lord.  (Oh God, help me cast aside EVERY weight that would hinder!)

Father, serving you should be an everyday desire and occurrence.  Where we fall short-show us.  When we fail-may your Holy Spirit move us to repentance quickly, seeking your forgiveness without delay… In Jesus’ name. Amen

NOTE:  I have given my blog writers a “writing sabbatical.”  November and December will be used for rest, spiritual refreshment and mental renewal.  I will post as my schedule allows during this time (except December 18 through January 8, 2010).  Normal postings (Sunday and Thursdays) will return the second week of January ‘10.  Thanks so much for your prayers and understanding during this brief interruption of your regularly scheduled blog posts.