“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6

I am not a fan of “Hallmark” holidays. You know the ones I mean: Grandparent’s Day, Boss’s Day, Administrative Professional’s Day, and yes, National Coffee Day. Really, did someone actually want to celebrate their boss, or was this a marketing ploy to sell more cards? You know the answer – I am not just being cynical. Lately I discovered there is a day labeled National Buy Yourself a Toy Day. Look, do I need an excuse to buy myself something else I really do not need? There is a commercial for a bank that reminds us that “…our “I need that” soon becomes “what on earth was I thinking?’” I guess we’ve forgotten that “He who dies with the most toys is still dead!”

So, let’s join the party and mark some special days on the calendar that might make a huge haul for the kingdom. How about: 

• National Love Your Neighbor Day
• National Forgive Your Enemy Day
• Do Something About Poverty Day
• National Encourage Your Pastor Day
• National Commit One Act of Selfless Love Day
• National Stick Up for Jesus Day
• The Father’s Day
• National Widows Day
• National Feed the Hungry Day
• Love the Lost Day
• Make a Sinner Your Friend Day
• Hug Someone Who’s Not Like You Day
• Sing a Contemporary Worship Song in the Shower Day (for everyone over 65)
• Sing a Great Hymn of the Faith in the Shower Day (for everyone under 40)

Maybe you can think up some other days that we should be celebrating instead of “National Cake Day”.

Which of the “kingdom holidays” listed above would be the easiest for you to celebrate? Why? Which of the “kingdom holidays” would be the most challenging for you? Why?

Pastor Dave