Following some thoughts from the last blog, I want to bring to mind a few points to ponder.
Although these are the holidays and are supposed to be filled with cheer, life does not stop and let everyone take a break. Life keeps on going with births, deaths, sickness, loneliness. Change is stressful - even happy changes are loaded with stress. People have to deal with a sick child, a death in the family, or this is the first Christmas without Grandma, Dad, Mom... The tension of the once a year 'Will we be able to get along this time?' holiday visits. As you go about spreading your Christmas cheer, (and you should), be cognizant of how other people are doing. If you are aware of someone's 'life' share with them empathy and love. Encourage them and empower them, letting them know they are in your prayers.
May the 'Peace on earth' emanate from the peace Jesus offers and the 'Joy' you spread be the deep abiding joy based on being in Jesus.
Blessings with tidings of good cheer.
Good post. Christmas is always a little stressful, but some years it is impossible to live the fantasy.
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful, and thoughtful post.
ReplyDelete"May the 'Peace on earth' emanate from the peace Jesus offers and the 'Joy' you spread be the deep abiding joy based on being in Jesus". What beautiful thoughts - our world needs these thoughts, and more people like you to think them too.
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2009.