Bah Humbug! ~ What Is The Meaning of This Season?

I must be getting older because I am becoming the Ebenezer Scrooge of my life. Although I am not greedy, white knuckled, or angry with the world I am not looking forward to this season of having a happy face when I am not feeling happy. It may be that I am getting older, the hormones might be shifting, and life just is not as it use to be.  Soon families will gather together as a family reunion. Songs will be sung, hot chocolates and home baked goodies made while the kids are playing, the men are watching television and the ladies are in the kitchen busy or out shopping.
My heart is crying over to the ones that don't have anyone. The elders of the church  that families are no longer near, the widowed wife and orphaned children, the homeless and poor that are trying their best to put a smile on their face and push through their pain.
I've often tried to make new traditions and stick to them yet that has not happened. I've tried to say that decorating the house isn't as important as the true meaning of the holidays.
I know people that concentrate more on the commercial side of the holidays and others that want to take Christmas out of the world. What a struggle!
This is not a surprise to God, just us. Now, go and make the best of it!
"Make the best of it?" That is difficult to do when we live in a world that is all about "ME."
It is difficult too when your family doesn't want to include you in their festivities and you don't want to impose on other's family time. I am truly trying to find the happy medium as my heart struggles with the insanity.
Perhaps it is a need to get back to the basics and ask "what does this season mean to me?" or "What does this season mean to you?"
I know that my Lord's purpose was to live and die for me and you. I know that the story of Mary and Joseph was a great provision for what faith can do. I know that we should always give good will towards men, not just during this season. I know that Emmanuel came as a reminder that no one is alone.
It is easy to say what this season is not about, but why ponder on the negative? I can say that I am grateful to see families lives change for the better. I pray that they take this season and truly celebrate it with joy and laughter through tears for the greatness done in their lives.

So just for today, my 'Bah humbug!" attitude is altering to "God Bless Us Everyone!"

~Be encouraged to make good memories that will last a life time and record them so they become your treasures!

Ready to Call It Quits?

So you have had enough? You are sick and tired of being sick and tired. You go to school, hold a full time job, and you have child to care for; along with seeing no end in sight.
Wouldn't it be nice if life gave you a hint of good news coming? Wouldn't it just make your day if you knew the reason why you go through your trials? This would help you push through right? Someone please tell me why I keep doing what I am doing and what the outcome is going to be!
Joshua was told by God to march around the city of Jericho once and then six times. He also told Joshua what was going to happen; the outcome. Next, Joshua called the men of valor and told them to march around the city. However, Joshua did not tell them the number of times nor the outcome as God did to Joshua.
Why did Joshua keep this from his men?
Reading the story, it does not say. However, it does express how the power of God showed up through their obedience. God received the glory and not Joshua. 
Perhaps the reason you are going through your crisis of belief is because God wants to show his mighty power in your life to receive the glory. There is always a higher reason and lesson for the crisis you go through.

~ Be encouraged to press through your life atruggle for the victory is just around the corner. Obedience is your key to success.