The holidays are right around the corner. And although, this time is exciting for most, it can be very depressing for a lot of others. Myself included.
This holiday season I want to try and give myself a bit of grace going into it. There are a lot of things in my life I wish I already had going into this holiday season. My number one being a family.
I want to try and just let go and just finally put it in the hands of god. When god decides my timing is right that's when it will be. I would be a hypocrite though if I sat here and said I wouldn't be sad still. I am.
Holidays for my husband and I have changed. It's not the same as it used to be. As we get older we realize what we are missing, and missing out on.
I have always thought that by now I would atleast have two children. We would be starting our own family traditions such as decorating the tree together and drinking hot coca.. and now when I decorate the tree it's a sad feeling..
BUT like i said, im going to try and give myself some grace this year. Yes I can still have my moments of weakness and have a cry here and there but, I will not let it take over myself completely. I still plan on having fun during the holiday season as I still have nieces and nephews to celebrate the holidays with. Is it the same as having your own children?. Probably not but, my husband and I are super close with the kids and it may be as close to the magic we ever get with kids.. so therefore we will make it a wonderful holiday season regardless. To me, the holidays are all about the kids anyways. It's the excitement and joy in there eyes throughout the season that makes it so fun. 🤩
My Heart is also with those who are coming upon the holiday season with grief in there hearts, and missing there loved ones. The holidays like I said are fun for a lot of people, but depressing to a lot of others. Everyone has different feelings around the holidays so please remember to always be kind no matter what. This is a stressful time of year for many, a sad time of year for many and a lonely time for many. This year please give yourselves some grace. Know that you are not alone during this holiday season and your feelings are valid!! It's perfectly okay to not have a good day, and if you are having a good day give yourself a pat on the back! It's not always easy. ♥️♥️
I seen this prayer on a women I came across who is also a blogger her name is Jackie Lea Sommers and I couldn't not share it with you all. This is for all of you struggling this holiday season..
Jesus, I celebrate You– I celebrate Your marvelous incarnation, the Word becoming flesh. Tonight, Lord, I lift up to You all those who are burdened with heavy, laboring hearts this season– whether from depression, anxiety, mental illness, or internal crisis. YOU ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD US ALL. Just as that first Christmas was the initiation of Your inexplicably great rescue plan, I pray that this Christmas will be the start of Your new rescue mission in the lives of these sufferers. You are Love. You are Truth. You are the mighty redeemer. I entrust my heart to You and ask that You would hold those for whom I’m praying– in a way that is felt. Amen. 🙏🏼
Honestly I have not blogged in a hot minute and it was ironic that as soon as I went to come on here to write my blog this prayer popped up. And I knew it would be fitting for today. "Jesus is strong enough to hold us all", it's true. We may not all see it now, or feel it now but he is holding us all. He is what's helping us go on. He is what will get us through the holiday season.
Thank You all for tuning back into my blog!. And remember to give yourself some grace this Holiday Season. It's okay to feel, it's okay. Your feelings are valid. Sending You All Love & Warm Hugs. 🫂 ♥️✨
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