I”m a little behind on getting our Christmas greeting cards down. It’s like I run out of steam after the tree and lights are put away and I actually kinda like these smiling faces greeting me every time I open my pantry!

Instead of tossing or storing the greeting cards, I will cut them to a 4×6 size and place them in a photo book to keep handy around the dinner table. Our family uses them as a kind of “prayer journal,” devoting one week to each family in the book. It’s a great way to teach kids about consistent prayer and to create a prayer focus outside of our own nuclear family.

This year, I’m going to reach out to our “family of the week” to get specific requests and let them know they are being prayed for that week! Hold me to it! Ask me about when I see you next. It’s going to be a great year!