The stop sign is an amazingly helpful prop when it comes to thinking about advent I've found. A time in the Church's year when we are challenged to prepare to hear again the story of Christmas.
Its been a reminder to me to stop personally ... to take time to halt during the day at times that I might have whizzed on through ... taking time to stop has been really important.
Its been a reminder to others I've spoken to ... to take that time to re-imagine quiet times and prayer times
This morning as I led our Sunday AM service - I was reminded that a stop sign is not a suggestion but it is a warning sign, a sign that if it is ignored could lead to an accident ... hurting ourselves and others around about you.
so a couple of things might be important at this junction ... If you are reading this ... remember to stop ... to take the time to stop, to halt and look to see if there is anything which could harm us coming our direction before moving off again or even what direction we need to be going.
some ideas
Stop and reflect ... what's important?
Stop and look at if you do keep going the way you are ... where might you end up? ... is that where you want to be or do you need to make another decision?
Stop in the midst of the Christmas crazy season and remember what its all about
Stop and think about what gives you life and energy... do more of that stuff!
If you need to stop doing something that you know that needs to be cut out ... cut it out! STOP it!
Remember that the Christian message is good News ... Bill in Sunday AM this morning defined Good News as
Something significant has changed for the better and the life of the hearer is now lived in a different way as a direct consequence
It's not about condemnation, but rather about our response to great news. None of us are perfect people but we can respond to Good news
Why not make a decision to stop and see what great things God might be saying to you.
STOP and remember the promises he has already spoken to you
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