Breathe. You made it. Thank God!
Well, here we are, made it through Christmas, with all its flickering lights, jingle bells, crowded shops, plastic, cheaply-made throwaways masquerading as children’s toys, a temper tantrum or two, drunk relatives, and all that food.
It’s time we get back to basics, to our foundation, to the things that matter.
The post-holiday slump: Why we feel drained and distant.
We introverts don’t do well with crowds and noise. We prefer quiet, calm solitude.
Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace but it can get hectic.
It’s time for some post-holiday peace. Read on for a few tips on how to transition back to your routine of quiet time.
A gentle plan for re-establishing your prayer and study space.
Pray as soon as you wake up in the morning. If you have to get out of bed to visit the loo first, continue to pray. That way, you continue your conversation with our Heavenly Father.
After your morning ablution, sit down somewhere private and quiet and read your Bible.
Pick a favourite verse, meditate on it, and journal on it.
End with prayer, asking God to establish your routine and direct your steps throughout the day.
Use these final days of the year for deep, honest review and planning.
Pray to God to help you honestly review what you did and didn’t like about this year, about your life, and about you.
Write down your plans but let God direct your steps and clarify your path.
Forgive yourself for all the times you missed your routine.
One of the good things about life is that we all make mistakes; no one is immune from it.
The best outcome is when we learn from our mistakes.
Forgive yourself and others. Pray to God to open your heart, mind and soul to the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit when He prompts you.
Pray for the spirit of discernment to help you become more aware of the spiritual factors behind whatever happens in your life.
Following these steps daily will help you gain back your routine, return you to your quiet time, and help you with a spiritual reset for the New Year.
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