Distractions!

It is the Monday before Christmas and all is . . . busy! Some family arrived home Saturday evening. However part of Saturday was spend putting up a Christmas tree, doing some decorating and in making gifts. Wonderful! Oh, I also did some sermon preparation.

Now it is Monday. We have had a snow storm. My driveway collected its share of snow and thus needed to be cleaned out. It has been cold as well. Wood needs to be brought in for the fire. Family is still here – they won't be living until after Christmas. That is a good thing.

Tomorrow another daughter and her boy friend are coming by. We haven't met him yet. They want to run across the border (Canada) to a chocolate shop. My wife, and others might go with them. My mother-in-law will probably opt out, or be opted out. So perhaps I will stay with her as she can not be left alone. So tomorrow, I will have to say hello to more people arriving and perhaps help out at home. A good thing.

Wednesday is Christmas Eve. Our family has some traditions we do together. This will take up some afternoon and evening time.

Thursday, Christmas. Yes, we have most of the family arriving, if they have not already. No distraction, Lord willing, as this will be a day of worshiping the Lord and family time.

Friday, not sure, some family will be leaving. We 'have to' say “good bye”. Anything else?

Sunday: an adult Sunday school lesson, Worship services. Will I be prepared? Well prepared to service God's Word?

I am at the church office. Not as many distractions here!

Pastors have a relatively free schedule. May the Lord grant that I stay focused on being His servant, whether at home or at work.