Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Ephesians 4:31
Each year after Christmas a variety of emotions can be experienced. After the joy of the merriment of this time of year emotions can sink to an all time low. Unmet expectations, unappreciated gifts, sadness of memories of loved ones missing their first Christmas since passing, huge credit card bills from buying too much, saying goodbye to Family who visited and a host of other things.
Christmas is indeed for one reason and one reason only and that is to celebrate the birth of Jesus. When the world takes it in a different direction proper feelings can be lost. To stay joyful do these things:
Read your Bible each morning.
Pray.
Say or do something nice to someone each day.
Be kind.
Donate money to a worthy charity.
Write an actual letter to a friend or family member!
Find a dynamic church to attend if not presently attending.
Go out to lunch with a friend.
Treat a friend to something unexpected.
Get organized.
Give away stuff you don’t need.
Make resolutions and keep them.
Smile!
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If you follow the plan above you shouldn’t be singing the blues after Christmas but should remember that this day we just celebrated was to restore hope that Jesus is the only reason for this season!
PRAYER: I thank you Lord that we have freedom to celebrate you. Help me not get in a slump because you are not about green and red and trees and lights but about joy. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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