If this column is published that means we're still enjoying the Christmas and upcoming New Year's season, meaning we've still got time for more celebrating. Consider this: according to the Gregorian calendar, also called the Western calendar, we're approaching another milestone and it also means we're still here. In other words, we made it through t ndar. 2013, here we come!"
I suppose there wasn't a lot to worry about the prediction since the USA dismissed the idea that the world would end on December 21 and NASA rejected all end-of-the- world predictions. Nonetheless it felt good to tackle chores on Saturday, December 22. Since December is so busy, I especially appreciated not having wasted all the preparation time I put into this "celebration of giving" event. In the midst of coups, riots, human smuggling and a host of other stuff, it just feels good to have survived yet another doomsday event.
For the sake of honesty I acknowledge that facing a New Year also involves a lot of challenges. As I write this piece no one can predict if the hockey season can be saved or if world economics will tumble over the "US financial cliff". Here in Powell River rising ferry costs pose our own version of the precipice. It's enough to make one shudder but on the positive side, we're still here. In His graciousness, God has given us yet more time to get to know Him, to worship Him and serve Him by serving those around us. Last week I wrote about developing a strong sense of gratitude instead of complaining. I've caught myself grumbling more than I like!
"Walk in wisdomredeeming the time." (Colossians 4:5)
Because time is precious and can't be re-captured, I am determined to make the most of every year, month, week and day? You, too?
