As many of you know, I am temporarily  working out of the home 1 day a week.  During this time of year the conversations at work come up about NOT saying the wrong thing.... you know,,,,,  the dreaded, offensive, vulgar,politically incorrect....'MERRY CHRISTMAS!"

This really has riled me in the past.  I even boycotted our local Walmart one year until they changed their "Happy Holidays" greeting to include the "Merry Christmas" greeting.  This year however it started to bug me again until I realized anew that God will not be mocked and that ultimately He WILL BE GLORIFIED!

In the department I work in there are 5 other employees and many, many people in and out all day.  This week someone said the politically offensive phrase and was reminded about it the ban.  I, for once, bit my tongue while trying to quickly pray for a good response.  The Lord opened a door, (did you know He does that more if you shut your mouth? I think the mouth and doors are connected!) I was asked how I felt about it.  Boy!  Did that leave an opening!  The discussion ensued to folks saying how foolish it was and now even to rename Christmas trees, holiday trees.  I mentioned that the term holiday tree shouldn't be allowed either, in fact, trees shouldn't be allowed.  The others looked at me like I was crazy.  I have not hidden my belief in God or my stands so this comment was shocking to them until I said, "Well, Who made the trees? Isn't there a connection there too?"  They all laughed and then continued on commenting and asking why we should hide our beliefs for the sake of others who don't hide theirs.....

I realized through this that God was using a bad situation to bring more thoughts to HIMSELF!  If only I could remember that HIs ways aren't our ways!  Other comments during the conversation led to other more 'meaty' questions and thoughts.  I am eager to see how the Lord waters and produces those seeds.

Instead of being bogged down by the enemy's attacks we should rejoice in watching how the Lord used them for His Kingdom!

Have a very meaningful CHRISTmas!!

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