Christmas Has Comfort
In the mornings, the grief reminder greets me. There are days grief is so tangible it is a hard way to begin the day. Opening my eyes, reality sets in, and thoughts I don't want dance in my mind. It is hard to weave through them and focus on or do what is needed for the day. It isn't just my own grief. I think of my family. I think of my friends and acquaintances going through grief, or the anniversary of grief, sicknesses, finances, struggles with addiction, or some other struggle. The grief pile grows in my mind and is heavy on my heart. I know the verses that tell me to give it to Jesus and that is a process too. However, when I do, it doesn't take the sadness away. God did give me feelings. I still miss and have compassion for others. I know God understands, I wouldn’t have been told by His Word that the Holy Spirit is the Comforter. With all the troubles during the holiday season it can become a trial. Except this season is a time of celebrating - THIS - Jesus CAM...