THE TOUGHEST TIME OF THE YEAR?
(A matter of perspective. Written by Deborah.)
11/25/02
The toughest time of year for any person, is a matter of perspective. January might pose sadness and despair for the heart of one that is lonely and feels empty. For another person, February is the toughest time of year, as the "Sweethearts" holiday comes and goes without the gift of a red rose (the traditional symbol for I love you.) For another individual the most challenging time of the year is the month they lost a loved one. For someone else, the most difficult time of the year is May & June--Mother's Day, June weddings, and Father's Day. For another soul, it's the month of July, as we celebrate the freedom of our country, which may have cost that individual the loss of a father, son or uncle. September brings the reminder of children growing up and moving away. October's brilliant colors may bring sadness rather than wonder, to the man or woman that hungers to be filled with God's love and purpose in life. November and December might be the toughest time of year for couples still waiting for an answer to their prayers for a child, because our culture emphasizes the family unit, to excess. We would be far more prudent to emphasize day after day and moment after moment, the greatness of God's love and mercy towards His children--the ultimate family unit.
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
II Peter 3:8
From God's perspective, there is neither concept of time nor the restrictions of a lifetime. The gift of eternal life is eternal; there is no consciousness of time. These upcoming holidays, we celebrate in our country, are but "spit in the ocean" in relationship to all of eternity--when every day will be a holiday surrounded by our eternal family UNITY!
If the Lord tarries and we all live another 30 years, that's 30 more fall holiday seasons. For anyone that has children already, you've learned that these holiday seasons bbbblllleeeennnndddd into each other in rapid succession. Well thought out plans and intentions for "our family" fall by the wayside more often than not, due to the changing circumstances of life. Life is fluid, it's dynamic and those that enjoy it the most are the ones who've learned how to ride the ripples and waves.
This holiday season, by your freedom of will, choose to have a Biblical perspective. God will reward you for your faithfulness to His Word. God will bless you for looking to Him. God will enrich your life as He walks and talks with you during this time. God will honor your commitment to do His will and not your own. Focus on God and refute the world's promotions. Allow His peace to rule in your heart and remain thankful.
It's a matter of perspective.
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