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Hi Reader, ​ I once asked my wife, "What's your favorite part about going to a restaurant." ​ "Eating," she said. ​ We can all relate. ​
​ I laughed a little. The response was so honest. ​ It's probably what most people would say. ​ Don't get me wrong. I like eating, too. ​ But my favorite part about going to a restaurant is that time between when I order and when the food arrives. ​ That time of anticipation. ​ ​ The "in-between" time. ​ When I eat alone, I usually do work while I'm waiting for the food. ​ And, as odd as it may sound, this brings me enjoyment, too. ​ So, I'm not only thinking about the meal on its way, but I'm putting that time to good use. ​ But, that aside, during this "in-between" time, I'm thinking about what's to come. ​ You know what I mean... ​
​ I'm anticipating. ​ ​ ​ And, for me, that brings enjoyment. ​ I've been in the USA since just before Thanksgiving, and will be leaving in a couple days to return home overseas. ​ I've had a good time "home" with my parents again, experiencing the holiday season and the joys that come with it. ​ I recently ordered a couple restaurant virtual gift cards using airline points, and we used them over the holidays - once at Cracker Barrel and once at Taco Bell. ​ We looked forward to going to these restaurants. And we planned ahead, which helped bring anticipation. ​ So, how does this relate to you and the new year? ​ As you continue in 2025, maybe you're not feeling a whole lot of anticipation. ​ Or, maybe you are. ​ Either way, what is one thing you can anticipate in 2025 that can help you start the year well? ​
​ I'm not talking about "wishing away" all the days between now and whatever you're looking forward to. That's not good. ​ But are you looking forward to beginning a project, or finishing one? ​ Continuing a hobby? ​ Sharing time with family or friends? ​ And most importantly... ​ How about your spiritual life? ​ Are you ready to anticipate something great spiritually? ​ Think about this... ​ What might it look like to take your life with God to a new level in 2025? And how can thinking about that help you feel better today? ​ Anticipate that. ​ Thanks for being part of my reader community. John Christopher Frame ​ p.s. If you want to add some free ebooks to your e-reader in January, check out this link to see if there's something you're interested in. I just counted 47 no-cost ebooks. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ If a friend or family member forwarded this email to you, and you'd like to receive my updates yourself, just click this link and add your email: http://www.johnchristopherframe.com/get-johns-emails​ ​_____________________________________________________________________ |
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