The holidays are supposed to be a cheerful time of year. So why are so many people unhappy, disappointed, or sad during a time that is designed for joy? There is only one word for it -- focus. Wherever you place your focus will be where your joy and happiness comes from. Many fail to realize this, especially during the holiday season.
Christmas is America's day to recognize the birth of Jesus. The gift that God gave us all to redeem us from the curse of the law. December is a month that is supposed to be recognized about how your life has been protected by Jesus and in full recognition of the love God has for you through forgiving your sins through his son. It is not supposed to be stressed and hard. There shouldn't be family problems, arguments, or emptiness of any sort. There should be total focus on all of the prayers Jesus has answered for you, the comfort Jesus has given to you in your time of need and the light He shines in your life. "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world" (New International Version. John. 9.5). This time of year should be filled with peace because of the love of Jesus in your life. The light of the world. If you celebrate December for the right reasons, Jesus will be at the forefront.
Many times family is what causes the most pain in life. The expectations and disappointments that have occurred in our lives from them. Years of pain from a mother or father that you have come to believe is normal and you simply except it as a road that has no exit. This pain and dysfunction for many has been the same with sibling relationships that carry a jar of pain as well, but is suppressed and attempted to be forgotten just like the stain from the parents. There is no true understanding why this time of year has to be so complicated -- every year.
God did not design us to focus on how much we are supposed to receive from someone or give someone on a specific day or time of year. We are supposed to place God first and recognize God for what He has done, not mankind. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law (King James Version. Romans. 13.8). God shares this important verse with us. This means you do not owe anyone a gift or have to give a gift during these times if you do not have the money or want to, except the gift of love. You can give a gift from the heart to people, but you are not obligated to do so. Our focus is supposed to be on the birth of Jesus Christ. If you are having any issues and stresses over family, ask yourself, are we focusing on Jesus? Who is not focusing on Jesus? After you answer the question you will know where the issue lies. If you are worried about what to give someone and where you have to show up to, the answer will always find its way back to one thing, are the individuals making the month and/or day about the gift God has given to you through the birth of his son Jesus? There is no way around it. Everyone who is dealing with stress and arguments and fighting and animosity during this time of year has allowed the enemy in to disrupt the love of God that is supposed to be present in all and through all, and is not making Jesus their and what he has done for us the focus.
Satan does not want anyone happy during this time of year. It is why he tries to attack your family and create stress from a family member or members you deal with each year. He wants to ruin your Christmas or leave you with an empty feeling after it is over and continue with that same emptiness and sadness into the new year. It's a cycle and a preconceived plan on anyone who is not privy to it. You do not have to be affected by the traps and tricks of the enemy during this time of year if you plan ahead and be sure you go places where the focus is on Jesus, not just a family gathering that decorates, gives gifts, and serves traditional food each year. If you think family is the only thing you have, just know that Jesus will provide you a healthy family if you trust in him and put him first. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (New International Version. Matthew. 6.33).
The Bible is about maturity. It is always testing our maturity. Are you mature enough to read the Bible and do what it says? Are you mature enough to stand up for the Word of God? All of your decisions you make in life are all about maturity or immaturity. The mature person will ask God to guide them when family or a relationship is making them feel sad during a time of year that is supposed to be about Jesus. The mature person will pursue maturity in all they do. When you study the Bible and commit to living it, you will see your maturity come to life right before your eyes, because the Holy Spirit will correct your broken ways and mold you into a righteous person. The mature believer has learned who they can be around during the holidays and who they cannot. Make sure you are assessing your situation and knowing that if there are problems each year God has something better for you. Just ask him. Doing the status quo during December each year does not have to be the way. Ask God to guide and help you be a part of a fulfilling December. He will answer you and provide you with a holiday that is filled with love, peace, care, and maturity. All you have to do is ask.
Christmas is America's day to recognize the birth of Jesus. The gift that God gave us all to redeem us from the curse of the law. December is a month that is supposed to be recognized about how your life has been protected by Jesus and in full recognition of the love God has for you through forgiving your sins through his son. It is not supposed to be stressed and hard. There shouldn't be family problems, arguments, or emptiness of any sort. There should be total focus on all of the prayers Jesus has answered for you, the comfort Jesus has given to you in your time of need and the light He shines in your life. "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world" (New International Version. John. 9.5). This time of year should be filled with peace because of the love of Jesus in your life. The light of the world. If you celebrate December for the right reasons, Jesus will be at the forefront.
Many times family is what causes the most pain in life. The expectations and disappointments that have occurred in our lives from them. Years of pain from a mother or father that you have come to believe is normal and you simply except it as a road that has no exit. This pain and dysfunction for many has been the same with sibling relationships that carry a jar of pain as well, but is suppressed and attempted to be forgotten just like the stain from the parents. There is no true understanding why this time of year has to be so complicated -- every year.
God did not design us to focus on how much we are supposed to receive from someone or give someone on a specific day or time of year. We are supposed to place God first and recognize God for what He has done, not mankind. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law (King James Version. Romans. 13.8). God shares this important verse with us. This means you do not owe anyone a gift or have to give a gift during these times if you do not have the money or want to, except the gift of love. You can give a gift from the heart to people, but you are not obligated to do so. Our focus is supposed to be on the birth of Jesus Christ. If you are having any issues and stresses over family, ask yourself, are we focusing on Jesus? Who is not focusing on Jesus? After you answer the question you will know where the issue lies. If you are worried about what to give someone and where you have to show up to, the answer will always find its way back to one thing, are the individuals making the month and/or day about the gift God has given to you through the birth of his son Jesus? There is no way around it. Everyone who is dealing with stress and arguments and fighting and animosity during this time of year has allowed the enemy in to disrupt the love of God that is supposed to be present in all and through all, and is not making Jesus their and what he has done for us the focus.
Satan does not want anyone happy during this time of year. It is why he tries to attack your family and create stress from a family member or members you deal with each year. He wants to ruin your Christmas or leave you with an empty feeling after it is over and continue with that same emptiness and sadness into the new year. It's a cycle and a preconceived plan on anyone who is not privy to it. You do not have to be affected by the traps and tricks of the enemy during this time of year if you plan ahead and be sure you go places where the focus is on Jesus, not just a family gathering that decorates, gives gifts, and serves traditional food each year. If you think family is the only thing you have, just know that Jesus will provide you a healthy family if you trust in him and put him first. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (New International Version. Matthew. 6.33).
The Bible is about maturity. It is always testing our maturity. Are you mature enough to read the Bible and do what it says? Are you mature enough to stand up for the Word of God? All of your decisions you make in life are all about maturity or immaturity. The mature person will ask God to guide them when family or a relationship is making them feel sad during a time of year that is supposed to be about Jesus. The mature person will pursue maturity in all they do. When you study the Bible and commit to living it, you will see your maturity come to life right before your eyes, because the Holy Spirit will correct your broken ways and mold you into a righteous person. The mature believer has learned who they can be around during the holidays and who they cannot. Make sure you are assessing your situation and knowing that if there are problems each year God has something better for you. Just ask him. Doing the status quo during December each year does not have to be the way. Ask God to guide and help you be a part of a fulfilling December. He will answer you and provide you with a holiday that is filled with love, peace, care, and maturity. All you have to do is ask.
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