Take a Deep Breath

(Pro 28:10 KJV)  Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

As I am bombarded with the examples of corruption in high places I tend to get discouraged.  I wonder if there is any reason to keep taking the high road.  Recently an organization that I held in the highest regard has started down the road of compromise and anti-God thinking.  I am almost ready to buy a little cabin in Alaska and retreat from life.

Almost, but not quite.  The verse also has the promise in it.  You find both sides of this life experience in the Bible.  We are warned of the evil around us.  We are called to be salt and light.  We are promised that God will redeem us and the situation.

So?  This is the time of the year to be reminded of the past in the Christmas story.  God became man.  It is a time to build confidence in the God of the New Year.  If you have extra time off begin to develop the habits that keep you in tune with God’s Providence.