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| I forgot to take a picture so I made a sign and these boys saw me and asked what I was doing. So I invited them to take a picture with me! 21 days! |
To The One Who Stand Christmas,
While it is super hard for me to understand why you don't like
Christmas (because it's amazing), I realize that you are out there and your
reasons are valid and sometimes really sad. This time of year reminds you of
the family you don't have, the spouse that has passed away, the feeling of deep
depression that rolls in with the jiggle bells on a one horse open slay that
you just can't put your finger on. The loved one who is serving your
country, and won't be home to kiss you under the mistletoe. Or perhaps you just
think that Christmas has just become too commercialized for you and so you
don't celebrate anymore.
Whatever reason you have for disliking or even hating Christmas, I do have good news for you. No it's not that this Christmas is going to pass by without even saying "hello". No I have better news than that. You that are hurting, lost, depressed, angry; this whole Christmas season is actually for you.
You might be scoffing at me and are thinking "Janell, go
knock yourself out with some hot chocolate." Hear me out, and then I most likely will.
When God came to earth he came to make some things possible. He
made hope, peace, love, acceptance and family accessible to every person with
breath in their lungs. Ever since the fall of mankind the world and all
humanity has been deficient concerning these things. Jesus opened the door for
this to fill the earth again. And this season celebrates when these wonderfully
needed things entered into the hemisphere in the form of a baby. The impossible
story of a child being born of a virgin. If you try and make any other person
or thing the reason for the season then hope, peace, love, acceptance and
family will not happen.
Look I know you’re hurting, you have your reasons for being blue
this time of year. But why not let this Christmas season change you for the
better? You might think that it isn't possible to feel again. Or you just can't
let go of the past. Why not let that dark place in your heart be flooded with
light and love?
Jesus said "...A thief is only there
to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life,
more and better life than they ever dreamed of..." - John 10:10 MSG
That life is for you to enjoy right now if you choose it. Let
Jesus in and I promise it will be the best Christmas you have ever experienced.
Love,
Janell
Do you have a hard time during Christmas? I really mean it
when I say you can be happy. You can experience hope, peace, love,
acceptance and family. I would love to pray for you. Just comment below
and say what your request is or just say unspoken. I love you!
Or do you know someone who struggles this time of year? Share this
with them or go talk to them and tell them that Christmas is actually for them!
And I would love to hear your stories of you do!
See you tomorrow! #janellschristmascountdown
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