Whole for the Holidays
Thanksgiving has passed us by, and Christmas is quickly approaching. When I was a child, this time of year was magical. I looked forward to all the sweet treats that would be baked. I enjoyed watching my family play cards and joke with one another.
Unfortunately, with age, the holiday season lost some of its sheen. Sweet treats were still being put into the oven. The family continued to gather to fellowship. But it wasn’t the same for me.
Maybe it’s because we’ve lost so many family members over the years. When we gather together, it’s a reminder that we’re not really whole. Maybe it’s because it’s so routine for my family to see one another. We don’t need a funeral to fellowship. I could say I’m making chicken spaghetti for dinner and invite one cousin, and six will show up. The ones that didn’t come would be mad they didn’t get invited…LOL. Maybe it’s because I have issues that I need to deal with on my own.
I know I’m not alone. There are millions of people who just struggle through the holiday season. They have lost their spark. They can’t find their joy.
We had Winter Refresh revival at church this week. My pastor didn’t want us to just be home for the holidays. He wanted us to be WHOLE for the holidays. That can seem like a tall order. Unless you know my God.
Listen, I can’t lie. It’s only been within the past few months that I’ve done a 180 with my relationship with God. I believed in God, but I didn’t believe big. I put Him in a box and didn’t really set my sights on miracles. Then I got desperate and started to put ALL my faith and trust in Him. And He’s proven to be bigger than I could have ever imagined.
I got a phone call this week that I know changed the course of my life. It was confirmation that God wants me to be WHOLE…not just for the holidays but for my entire life. Like I told my cousin earlier, I’m existing on faith and fumes at this point. I’m praying and believing God that whoever reads this blog will receive their miracle this holiday season. I’m trusting that God will make you whole right now and continue to keep you. #wepreach
