I was wondering the other day how many people actually feel depressed during the Christmas and New Year period. It’s a time when everyone counts their blessings and look forward to spending time with loved ones, relax and have some fun. But for most people it’s a time when you remember the good times and wonder where they went, it’s a time when you ask God questions like, where did i go wrong? Why didn’t I see it coming, maybe I would have done something to prevent it. Why o lord why am spending Christmas alone again or alone this year, when last year I had my partner with me?
For most of us, we are not really alone; we have a lot of people around us. For me, this year I have my beautiful kids and my sister. Others may have their family members as well, in Africa we are rarely ever alone during the Xmas season. But I am a witness to the fact that it can be so so lonely in the midst of the crowd. Sometimes the holiday cheer amplifies your despair that it makes you want to scream! You try to go with the flow of Christmas and the season; most times we look like we are succeeding because those around us do not notice that we are struggling.
I know how it feels because I have been there, all I can say is you are not alone, keep a straight face, laugh and try your best to have fun. Most of all count your blessings. Remind God of his promises. He said with everlasting love will he gather us, that he will never again be angry with us. Hold on to his love in the midst of the pain.
You will it make through the season and you will be stronger at the end. With time it will get better and easier to handle. This time next year will not have to struggle through it, you may even look back at that time and know for a fact that you would never have made it without God holding your hand or even carrying you.
I thank God for your lives; I thank God that we are all alive to see this season. It can only get better! He sees you and he knows what you are going through. So rejoice because he loves you enough to send his innocent son to die for you. That’s awesome! So rejoice!
Love you all.
Great Big Christmas Hugs
