Stress Of Christmas Time

“You did it: You changed wild lament into whirling
dance; you ripped off my black mourning band and
decked me with wild flowers. I’m about to burst with song;
I can’t keep quiet about you. God, my God,

I can’t thank you enough.”
(Psalm 30:11-12 The Message)

For many, the stress of how they are going to “do Christmas” this year drew them to do wild and crazy things just to try and make it happen. Some people shop at 4:00am to deal with stress, some eat more, some smoke, andwithdraw. How are you handling the stress of the day?

How we handle things that we go through, or are handed to us, will depend on our perspective! God’s Word tells us that all things, not some, but all things work together for good to those that love God and are called according to His purposes!

What are you faced with today? Were you hit with some unexpected, hardship or disappointment? Take courage and see you situation through your Father’s eyes. Know that He was aware of your present situation before you got there and that He has everything under control and has a purpose for you in the midst of where you are.

Whatever is stressing you out, breaking your heart, confusing you, or making you angry, give it to Father God and allow Him to cradle you in his arms all the while helping you to view things from His perspective. Remember, He is already at the end of your tribulation and is waiting to take your hand and walk with you there! How awesome is that? You are in the Genesis of your journey and He is already in your Revelation! But out of His love and awesome compassion, He is willing to walk with you through every chapter of your life until you reach home!

While you do this, you will see how some of the sourest events in life can be turned into the most refreshing and sweetest events known in your life and in the life of others. Realizing the truth of that, we have so much to praise Him for! Let’s do that together today and this week.