Black Friday For Single Christians

Today is what is referred to as "Black Friday". This official first day of the holiday shopping season has earned this nickname because this is the day that many businesses that were operating "in the red" or at a loss, now anticipate operating "in the black" or generating profits.

This day, it is every shopper for themselves. Old ladies will get elbowed, little children will get trampled, women will be shoved and men will be punked, all in the pursuit of a much sought after Christmas gift. I guess Jesus will have to wait until December 25th for us to get into the true spirit of Christmas. Surely we will remember HIM on that day, right?

This can be "Black Friday" for Christian singles too. Many of us have been operating at a deficit when it comes to how we have interacted with others.

• We have not always treated others as we should.
• We have said things we should not have said.
• We have gone places we know we did not have any business going.

But we can begin to start operating "in the black" by rejecting the selfish notion of everything being about us. Rather, let's focus on making everything about the other people in our lives. No more shoving, pushing or elbowing others to get our way. Today, let's take one for the team! Get pushed and elbowed and instead of delivering them. By that I mean, let's go about helping others in the spirit of Godly love, even if it means we have to endure a little pain or rejection. God made the sacrifice on our behalf, now is the time to follow His lead in our relationships with others.

Instead of making this a day where the profits of businesses are increased, let's begin this holiday season by advancing the cause of Christ through our thoughts and actions.