How Not to Ruin the Holiday Season

How Not to Ruin the Holiday Season

[Luk 2:10-14 NASB95]

· There are studies that suggest that family fights happen during the holiday season than any other time of the year. People gain more weight during the holiday season. People get into more debt during the holiday season. People get overwhelmed during the holiday season.

· People make so many mistakes during the holiday season that it becomes ruined for them.

· This season is supposed to one of “great joy.”

Does the Bible help us to avoid ruining this holiday season?

Here are seven practical Biblical tips to avoid ruining this holiday season.

I. Practice self-care.

a. [Mar 6:31 NASB95]

b. Rest.

c. Exercise.

d. Eat moderately.

e. Accept invitations to be with people.

II. Live at peace with people.

a. [Rom 12:18 NASB95]

b. Do your best to live at peace with people.

c. Overlook offenses. [Pro 19:11 NASB95]

III. Be present.

a. [Psa 118:24 NASB95]

b. It is ok to appropriately reminisce about the past or to look forward to the future.

c. Cherish today. Love the people who are here now.

IV. Spend wisely.

a. [Pro 21:20 NASB95]

b. Stick to a budget.

c. Avoid impulse spending.

V. Focus on the positives.

a. [Phl 4:8-9 NASB95]

b. Some things will not go exactly as you have planned. People will disappoint you.

c. DEAL with problems but do not DWELL on problems.

d. Focus on good things. It is how you have peace.

VI. Live like a Christian.

a. [Rom 6:12-13 NASB95]

b. Avoid things like getting drunk or sex outside of marriage.

c. It is not worth ruining your walk with God and witness with others.

VII. Be faithful to God.

a. [1Sa 12:24 NASB95]

b. Maintain your pursuit of God.

c. Pray. Read the Bible. Be faithful to church.

God wants this season to be a season of great joy by living by seven Bible ways to avoid ruining the holiday season.

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