Little Let Down

Am I the only one that feels a let down after Christmas. You worked really hard and the body has not recuperated yet. The tree is dead and the garland is falling off. Dread taking it all down and going up those stairs to the attic. Last day to do something with the leftovers. Maybe you ask yourself if you spent too much money or should have given that other person more time or a gift. The people are gone and the parties are over. The excitement and anticipation of it all have passed away. Gifts have to be exchanged and can't find the receipts. Missing those that didn't come or those that are in eternity your heart aches to see. Shedding a tear or two. Maybe scared of what the new year will bring financially or to those you love or health issues that have to be solved or treated? To top it off the stomach is a little queazy. Surely its not the flu. Feel a little melancholy but decided you won't get depressed.
It is time to worship. Time to spend quiet with the Lord, maybe with listening to Matt Redman songs like I am. Return to your first love. Soak up His extreme love for you. Remembering the real reason for Christmas. Letting your heart be filled with an inner peace and joy at His coming to enter in to you and live through you. Just be still and feel His inner presence. Let Him renew your strength, bring back the passion for Him, give you that thankful heart in all circumstances. Just in knowing and loving Him and by Him.