The work for today

Both Thanksgiving and Christmas combined are my favorite celebrations of the year. Yet sometimes the post holiday after math is traumatic. My family had company down during Thanksgiving and I must admit that on Sunday night I could not help but dread the next days routine-ness. However, God was more than able to provide the grace I needed and He gave me this bit of wisdom from Spurgeon's November 26th, Morning and Evening. The reference was Ecclesiastes 9:10 which reads:

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might."

Here is Mr. Spurgeon's counsel:

"Let us not wait for large opportunities, or for a different kind of work, but do just the things we ' find to do today' day by day."

So the company is gone, the turkey leftovers are taking what seems like permanent residence in the fridge, and the daily routine is turning, ever slowly, once again. Soon, even Christmas will be passed and we will again feel the after -celebration low. Take heart and take up the work for today no matter how difficult it may seem. Be glad of your God-given tasks and "Do the next thing!"