redefining last minute

i heard someone say over the weekend they were doing some "last minute shopping" which made me realize that "last minute" is a relative phrase.

here are some of my last minute definitions...

last minute christmas shopping: shopping which is done on christmas eve.

last minute wrapping: wrapping the gift seconds before it is opened.

last minute christmas preparations: staying up until 4am on christmas eve.

i hope to be "way ahead of the game" and do none of the above this year.

we shall see.

regardless of my state of preparedness,

i am praying that every minute we will be experiencing the presence of christ.

for me and mine.

and for you and yours too!