In the midst of this crazy season, it's important to remain sensitive to the spirit of God.

It can be so easy to miss out on the uniqueness of this Advent season because we get so busy serving,

celebrating and shopping.

And we're all guilty of it, but I can promise you if you commit yourself to practicing sensitivity this

Advent season, you will be so blessed for it.

Welcome to the First of Teen Podcast. Our scripture for today comes from Ephesians 5, 15 through 17.

Paul writes, look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish

but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do you ever feel like your days are evil? Do you ever feel like the busyness of your life rules you?

Society today loves busyness. We love to fill our plates to the brim and

find purpose in what we're doing rather than why we're doing it.

We speak ill of our own lives,

as if we have no choice in the ways we spend our time.

We talk about how church, work, family and friends all pull from us as if the word no didn't exist.

And the season of Christmas can be even worse.

With finishing work up to be able to take time off, in the stress of family, parties, and expectations,

Christmas can be one of the busiest times of the year.

Maybe God would have you set better boundaries this season.

Or maybe he would have you do everything that you're doing.

Only you and the Holy Spirit can know.

But regardless of how busy you are,

the key to walking in the joy and peace of God

is sensitivity.

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