Most people associate Christmas with happy memories, good cheer, joy, love, peace and warmth. Yet for many, the season can be very difficult. Many who are experiencing financial hardship find that the celebration is more than they can handle; their children don’t get gifts and a sense of dread pervades the season. Others may find themselves far
from home and loved ones, while others may be grief-stricken because of the loss of a loved one during the past year; there are many scenarios for this kind of sadness and grief during the holidays as we all know.
I wish I could just post a link to an “easy button” to solve these kinds of issues, but there isn’t one that I know of.
I wonder if there is something that we, as Christians can do to ease the suffering or loneliness of those around us…
Can’t we just reach out to people in this kind of situation and invite them into our homes, or to take them a bundle of Christmas cheer in some form or fashion? Yes, I think we could… What better time to show the love of the Christ-child in action than at this time of year? When you really think about it, the Christmas season is a fantastic season to demonstrate Christ’s love by putting others ahead of ourselves.
I can’t really prove it, but I believe that Jesus would approve of this!
Let’s all go out and look for situations to share His love this Christmas.
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I have been on a diet since April. Yesterday I wanted a pulled pork sandwich but I knew it was too fattening so I felt guilty about it. On my way home I had to stop for gas. A homeless man came up to me and asked for some money to get something to eat. I gave him my pulled pork. It felt so good to give away my sandwich! I love that he left with a smile while taking a big bite. Blessings!
Thanks for sharing that Andy; well done!
And every day.
Yes, and every day!
Two couples in my church are doing that for me this year. One couple asked me what I want or need, so they could get me something for Christmas. Another couple has invited me to join them and their family for Christmas. It isn’t practical for me to be with my mom for Christmas, and I don’t have any other immediate family, so those couples are stepping up and being my “family” for Christmas.
God bless!
Steve
Thank you for sharing that Steve, and may it be a blessed time for all concerned!
This is a good word. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
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