I have multiple occasions in the past that God moved
mountains. He carried me through
traumatic events. He provided tools of
survival. And, I did just that. .
.survived. I am in full support that
everything happens for a reason.
Although we take advantage of free will; if we include God in decisions,
He will work all for His good.
I believe in this Truth. I have seen this Truth play out in my life
continuously. God saved me from a life
of destruction. God saved me from
physical death on a couple occasions. He
is Who He says He is and carries out the promises revealed in the Bible.
BUT, and there always seems to be a but. . .the
scars remain, memories etched in my mind and a door available for the enemy to
open. When the enemy creeps into present
situations, he throws out every reason why I won’t make it through this one. The enemy deems me a failure, unworthy,
undeserving and incapable.
The enemy whispers constantly in the storms of this
life. He tells me: you have gone too far
this time; God is tired of helping you; no strength is left; quit fighting, you
will lose against me; you deserve this.
The whispers consume each moment and he provides reason backing each
lie.
As the holiday season comes, difficulties in this
world arise and the enemy comes in with full force. The enemy wants to win our hearts. He wants to distract us from the true meaning
of Christmas. Family turmoil steals your
thoughts. Loss of loved ones destroys
joy. Regrets of the past year drown
successes. Shame blinds you from hope.
Can anyone relate? Each of us hold a story in our
hearts. We may hide the details,
providing only a summary to those that listen.
To speak about some events is just too painful. We are supposed to be all jolly and merry and
bright this season, right? The enemy whispers
this lie. Holidays are hard, no doubt
about it. Own your feelings, they are
valid.
The reason for this season gets lost in the meal
prep, baking, worldly carols, packing countless events into 31 days and running
rampant trying to get the perfect gift.
My dear friends, we miss out on the true meaning. Stand firm on Truth amongst all the
busyness. Allow God to speak louder than
the enemy’s whisper. Don’t miss this.
God loves you.
He adores you. He wants you! He sent His Only Son for ransom to our
sins. This time of year comes to reflect
on Truth. The past year in all its
difficulty happened for a reason. The
strength gained from each moment (though you may not feel it right now) will be
used to build His Kingdom and better prepare you for Eternal life with Him. Bring the pain, sadness and struggle to the
Cross. This season reminds us that God
cares.
Hold on to the Promise. God comes in to rescue. God saves every time.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11
The enemy doesn’t stand a chance against God. Refuse to let his whispers open the door of
the past that floods you with emotion and blinds from the true meaning of this
season. Ask God into every event on the
calendar. Seek His Truth for words that
will mend brokenness. Enjoy this
glorious time of year we reflect on the love of our Creator and the sacrifice
made for us.
Enjoy the memories created this season. Enjoy the music that praises our Savior. Enjoy the life given to you.
Live life. . .One Day at a
time!
Sheree Craig
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