Hiatus Over, Decorations Down, What Next?

 Hello dear readers.

Tomorrow marks a return to work after a long, long hiatus. Let's just say I don't even remember my work account login password at this point. I can't complain about the duration nor, considering the circumstances, the overall results of my time off. It's never enjoyable going back to work after a long lay off but at this point, I'm pretty apathetic.

Additionally, the last fragments of the Christmas decorations were taken down across the house today. Due to the sheer quantity, it is a gradual process that takes several days, despite having very few distractions in the age of COVID. This procedure is generally accompanied with sadness on my end because it truly marks the end of the holidays and returning to the normal grind of every day life.

Today's bible verse was one of repute: John 15:5. It reads (ESV):

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

I suppose this should comfort me as I struggle with the return to work and the end of the Christmas season. If we obey Christ, if we abide by his commands and gospel, we will bear much fruit. This fruit could be in reference to fruit of the spirit, fruit from the witnessing fields, or perhaps the fruits of our labor  (that is, if we follow the suggestions of Colossians 3:23 which states, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters"). I will keep this in mind as I return to a job that is, partially due to current circumstances, more monotonous than it has been in the past. And the comfort in knowing that about 2000 years ago, my savior was born and the celebration of that glorious occasion will come again at the end of 2021. I will try to keep this mind as I begin a new work year tomorrow.

Ah well, as a wise man-giant once said, "What's comin' will come, an' we'll meet it when it does."

2021 Resolution Tracker

Moses Miles Walked: 9.7 miles

Books Read: .8 (Currently reading The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons)

Bible Progress: Deuteronomy 12