How does the Holiday season make you feel?
For some folks, it’s their absolute favorite time of year, but for others, it’s a sad reminder of lost loved ones, broken households and perhaps even being alone.
So, how do we survive the good, the bad and the ugly of the Christmas season?
There really is a simple answer.
Focus on Jesus.
How do we do that in all the hustle and bustle?
Listening to Christmas music that focuses directly on Him.
Unfortunately, secular Christmas music has even invaded Christian radio stations.
But, traditional Christmas carols and modern songs that celebrate Jesus’ birth really can help us stay focused on why we celebrate this holiday.
How do we survive this family oriented holiday if we’re missing a loved one or our family is broken through divorce?
Finding something each day to thank God for will shift our thinking from loss toward gain.
The enemy wants us to focus on what we don’t have (a loved one, a marriage, a happy home, etc.).
This negative focus will suck us down into the pit of despair, and we will bah humbug everyone around us as we wallow in our pain.
Instead, we must resolve to thank God for something or someone each day, and our mindset will shift from the negative to the positive.
Doing this will enable us to stay cheerful and joyful even though our circumstances are not ideal.
Remember that Satan is the ultimate Grinch who wants to steal our joy.
So, beloved, no matter what life circumstances we’re facing this Christmas, let’s purpose to celebrate Jesus and give thanks to God for something or someone, and then the enemy won’t be able to steal our joy.
I hope this encourages you, and have a Merry Christmas everyone!
Robyn Henning