Back to JOY!!

Being a 'watcher' of people in public places, I see and hear so much pain going on in a season that is SUPPOSED to be 'joy and peace!'  For so many years now, we have tried to bless one another with what everyone desires and wants...and, for a lot of folks, that has become quite difficult and painful...especially THIS year!!

So many stressing out this Christmas
due 'income' alone!
Of a truth, it's been a challenge
this year--that's well-known!
So many types of 'losses' have touched
EVERY family!
To say "It's been a 'normal' year"
is pure hyperbole!
Incomes--they have been affected.
However, GOD PROVIDES!
He gives so freely to the one who,
in His grace, abides!
In spite of situation, season, 
or what this world throws,
a break from every stress that be,
my Father, He bestows!

'CHRISTMAS!'  It's a "CELEBRATION!"
Not a 'shopping spree!
It is a time to honor Jesus,
friends and family!
A time to get together and
reflect on how we're blessed.
So, let's refrain from 'the contest'
of 'who can give the best!'
Too many are the stresses that
arise this time of year,
then to add "How much I HAVE to spend'
negates the yuletide cheer!

We must get back to 'basics' and
refocus on The Lord.
For He's the ONE and PERFECT gift
that ALL men can afford!

Yes, let our prayer in the following weeks be 'Lord, how can we bless YOU better,' and, perhaps, that will relieve some of the stress and actual pain that some are feeling!
GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!
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