perspective

“When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?”
~G.K. Chesterton

Although this is a magical time of year, it can also bring up feelings that can lead us down a dark road. Wanting things we can’t afford, missing people who won’t be with us, dealing with the reality of divided families, made for tv movies that depict ‘the perfect holiday’ and memories that create nostalgia that makes the present pale in comparision…all of these and more can leave us feeling down and disgruntled.
No matter what situation you find yourself in this Christmas season, know that somewhere in the world there is a mother who will not be able to feed her children, a woman who will weigh her safety and dignity for her need for firewood or water, a child without parents living in an orphanage in India or a man who has no home for his family because they have been displaced and are living in a refugee camp. This is not meant to induce guilt but to encourage us to keep our problems in perspective. Consider reflecting on your blessings as you go through this season and praying for those who have so much less.
Grace and peace,
Deb