Recently, I have come across a lot of people that are just hurting. It breaks my heart to hear these stories, and I wish I could just snap my fingers and make the situation better in each of these peoples lives. Unfortunately, I cannot do that.
It is such a beautiful time of year...it is Christmas, but so many people are hurting during what should be a time for celebration and joy. I have this desire to reach out and touch each of there lives. This happens to be one place that I hope God will give me the words to say, and allow the Holy Spirit to comfort those hurting this Christmas season.
I was reading in Galatians 6 today, and came across verse 2. "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. This verse stuck out to me. This Christmas I have not been able to bless people with gifts, due to a lack of money. I know that their are people out there in a similar, if not worse place. I find this verse in Galatians a way to give. I may not be able to go out and buy people gifts, but I will do my part and come alongside those who are hurting during this wonderful time of year.
Everyone deserves to have hope!
I challenge you to come alongside those who are around you and lacking hope. This is what this season is really all about...HOPE. This is the season that we are reminded of the Savior that came to earth. Humbling Himself from God to a mere man to eventually die for our sins. He came to give us HOPE! Hope that through HIM we are redeemed and seen as pure in the sights of God our Father.
Spread the hope! I promise you that there are people close to you in proximity that need a simple glimpse of hope. We cannot all do the same things, but we are all gifted to do something. So if your gift cooking, bless someone with a meal; if your gift is a listening ear, listen to that story; if your gift is healing, allow God to use you to heal.
Imagine what this world would be like with a little more hope.
God Bless, and Merry Christmas!
thank you nick :)
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