Though each season of the year offers us variant and enjoyable activities and often brings appreciated change from the most recent season of the year, let us be ever mindful of the possibility that we may allow such seasonal activities to distract us. They may distract us from our various personal and collective religious activities, including ones that have been biblically mandated by our Lord. Seasonal activities are commonly very beneficial and are often enjoyed by one and all. May I remind each of us that we covet your presence and fellowship as we work together in the Lord’s vineyard. However, personal distractions may lessen the vibrancy of our individual and collective work ethic in the Lord’s vineyard. I trust that each of us will manage our seasonal activities so that they do not become a distraction from our congregational work and fellowship. May we joyfully work together because of our love for one another, and most importantly, because the Lord has done so much for each of us. May the Lord bless us as we focus on our spiritual service unto Him. Let each of us make a diligent effort to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord as we develop and apply our spiritual talents.
