Top Headlines

Question to think about: How will your daily life be reviewed?

At the dawn of each New Year, the last year’s headlines are often reviewed. When you get down to it, headlines reflect where we have been and where we are going. Have you ever wondered what the media would choose as your top daily life headlines to review the past year?

Of course we would hope to have a positive review:
Woke up with anticipation for the day . . . lived each moment to the fullest.
Grateful . . . no complaints.
Gave away . . . incredible amounts of time, talent, and money to help others.
A friend . . . to all.

In reality the review of last year’s headlines would include some common-place challenges:
Overslept . . . household in chaos.
Bills are due . . . money in short supply.
Need to lose weight . . . will diet soon.
Kids are fighting . . . grounded for life.


Meditate on the headlines that were announced the day Christ, God with us, came to earth:
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." (Luke 2:13-14, NIV)

God issued peace (well-being) to the world. It is a choice to receive the peace of God . . . which is the key to living well. The headlines might say:
Rejected . . . now loved.
Lost . . . now found.
Hopeless . . . now hopeful.
Sorrowful . . . now filled with joy.
Broken . . . now healed.
Bored . . . now passionate.
Focused on self . . . now loves all . . . serves all.

Take time to review your top headlines of this past year. How does Christ make a difference in your headlines?
Give up one thing (fast) for more time and clarity with God . . . to make Christ-filled headlines in the New Year.

Learning with you to make Christ-filled headlines,
Shalom,
Kerrie

May you begin this New Year with anticipation for something more than you have asked, thought or imagined. (Ephesians 3:19-21).

(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)