Keeping in Touch with God 

   I spent some time this morning preparing Christmas cards for the mail.  It occurred to me that, in some cases, these were people I’ve not spoken to for years.  We exchange Christmas cards but have very little, if any, other contact.  It seemed kind of sad to me.

   For some their friendship with God isn’t much different.  Some rarely, if ever, talk to Him.  Many go to church on Sunday and never think of Him again until next Sunday.  If we could send cards to God would that be the extent of our communication with Him?

   This is the time of year when most have at least a passing thought of God; after all it is nearing Christmas.  But even then the attention seems to be more toward our earthly gods, the presents, the decorations, and yes, the cards we send.

   Many will invite friends and family into their homes this time of year.  We sit and talk, have a meal and maybe some drinks.  We may even watch a ballgame or two in the name of friendship and comradery.

   I wonder how many will invite God into their homes to visit and talk with Him.  Do we even want to hear what He has to say to us?  I think some don’t speak with God because they fear what He might ask of them.  He might want them to do something their friends might find odd or “hyper” religious.

   God is our greatest friend.  Yes, He may ask something of us that we find difficult or even something we really don’t want to do.  But if He asks He will help us do what He asks.  He asks of us those things that will help us grow to know Him, and ourselves, better.  What He asks of us will make us a better person, perhaps even bringing us to holiness.

   Especially during this season let’s keep in touch with God.  Better yet, let’s keep in touch with Him for the rest of our life. 

Father, we sometimes ignore You.

Yet you never ignore us.

Your love is always with us.

Increase our love of You. 

Amen