Sunday, December 27, 2020
Jesus is the reason for the season. Yes, many of us know, feel, and honestly believe this. But it does not mean that people may not be feeling the Christmas spirit this year.
So, wait and read what I have to say.
My girls and I always have a house full of people during the holidays. After my late husband’s death, it has been incredibly comforting to have those closest to us helping us celebrate the holidays. We ate, played games, and sang our hearts out. I know for me, it took my mind of the grieving process and placed my focus on the season, family, and friends. This year was different. This year it was my duty to keep my family safe, so the decision was made not to have our usual celebration. Instead, we were responsible and opted for a quiet day at home.
I know many of us went into the Christmas season with a sense of dread. Many of us are without employment, or you are still working from home if you are lucky. We are socially distancing with no real gatherings of family and friends. Many of us canceled trips to family and friends, vacations, and other social traditions of the season to stay healthy.
So, I also felt a little depressed this year and had a sad moment. There are so many people in distress and grieving this Christmas. In a way, I know how these families are feeling. My family knows their pain. However, now people must deal with their grief and or depression alone, but they are also battling, avoiding, and standing against a horrible virus. Many are spending their first holiday alone without a loved one or two, and many may not have families surrounding them. It is okay to feel whatever you are feeling.
There is no cookie-cutter method for dealing with grief, depression, and sadness during this time. I have had people tell me how I should be feeling and when I should be feeling it. Really?? No one and I repeat NO ONE, can tell you how to express your feeling, when to express your thoughts, or why or where you should be at this current time in your life. Only you and God can know that, and HE is walking this road with us. If you have people who are doing this in your life, it may be time to delete those type of people from your life who “support” you.
Family and friends that support you will understand that what you are going through will not go away overnight, nor will you “get over” it.
IF YOU ARE SAYING THIS TO PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE, PLEASE STOP!!
The Bible tells us, “To everything, there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Whenever you and God decide that you are ready to move forward, that’s when you move and not a moment sooner. I have learned that when must allow God into every aspect of our lives. Our grief and depression process, our therapy, our recovery, and our overall life every day. I know that only GOD saw me through the last 4 years, 2020, and HE will continue to see us all through every day.
When I think of Christmas, and through Easter, I am grateful for the wonderful sacrifice God has made for us all. From the birth, crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Even in the midst of this storm, I can still find the blessings of the miracle of Jesus and HIS unfailing love for us all. My prayer for you is that you will find your Blessings in the Middle of the Storm.
Merry Christmas (a couple of days late 🤷🏽♀️)
I love you all to life!
Blessing in the Storm 