Teamwork

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!

This time of year, I start planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, parties and preparing the house. In years past I was so proud to do it all myself. I wanted everything to be baked, dusted and hung before any of our guests arrived. I have since changed my thinking. When I was making applesauce this fall by myself, I reflected on the days when Mike’s aunt peeled the apples, I cooked the apples and his mom blended the apples into sauce. I learned so much during those days and felt blessed to be invited to be part of their annual sauce making day. A crowded kitchen is a holy place.

This year at our house, guests will bring their favorite side dishes. We will enjoy a Christmas baking day. And I might even talk the kids into helping decorate the tree with all their favorite childhood ornaments. God created us to work together. By sharing the load, we aren’t only dividing tasks, we are multiplying joy.