I like you! I like the way you think and the church you attend. I have been thinking similar thoughts these days, which I suppose comes courtesy of great minds, and the holidays. I have been thinking today about helping my kids, each day in advent, look past the gift idea requests from relatives and remember what it is about. Our pastor said the most important aspect yesterday: Christmas is only the beginning. He was born to die and so to me it seems a bittersweet celebration. 

I like the idea you articulate about waiting for some kind of internal growth over a day on a calendar. This kind of thinking emphasizes authentic living, thoughtful decisions, and character development. Just when we get to the one character trait we pursue, there is another waiting to grow. 

Be blessed today as you have blessed me, friend.