7 Tips for a Better Christmas
7 Tips for a Better Christmas
Here are 7 tips for a better Christmas. Christmas for some can be stressful. There are often additional activities that have to be taken care of, all the presents that need to be bought, family get-togethers, etc. Bah-humbug you say? I say don’t be that way this Christmas. Make sure to keep Christmas a stress-free joyous time for you and your family. Make this a BREAKTHROUGH CHRISTMAS by using these 7 tips for a better Christmas.
1. Take Time to Pray
Even though we often get very busy during the Christmas season don’t neglect your time with the Lord. Start each day with some time in prayer and the Word of God. This is never wasted time but time that brings a harvest.
2. Stay Positive
There is a “grinch” that wants to steal your Christmas. Make up your mind you are not going to allow others or circumstances to rob your joy. Keep your thinking on the positive. Do not allow negative thoughts to linger. Remember to speak only positive words. Life and death are in the power of your tongue.
3. Do some planning
Begin to prepare before Christmas. Make plans for what you HAVE to do and the things you WANT to do. Prioritize that list. Make some to-do lists with the things that need to be done and consider how realistic your plans are. Create a margin in your plans. This makes space for the unexpected or unplanned things that always pop up. Make sure to include Christmas Eve or Day church service. (Also, include plans to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life”) Click here to watch the last scene of the movie.
4. Be Realistic
Have realistic expectations for the season. Not being able to meet all of the often-excessive expectations is what creates frustration and stress.
5. Enjoy the process.
It is not the destination that brings joy but the journey. Take time to smell the roses as you navigate through the Christmas season. The journey is about family and friends. It is about the relationships we have. Enjoy them!
6. Be ready to say no.
This is huge! You do not have to fix all the cookies and fancy dishes everyone asks for. You do not have to go to every event you are invited to. Be ready to say no to the things that are not priorities.
7. Keep your focus on the Reason for the Season.
And last but not least remember what we are celebrating. Jesus is the source of joy and life. He is the reason for the season. Keep Him first and He will add all the other things to you. (Matthew 6:33)
Implement these tips in your planning and you can experience a better Christmas season. Don’t let the holiday season stress you out. You can have your best Christmas ever. Take charge this year and have what I call a “BREAKTHROUGH CHRISTMAS“!
