Post by Murph on Dec 16, 2023 7:42:07 GMT -6
3 Things Jesus Gives Us at Christmas When Our Faith Feels Weak
As I entered the store, the Christmas songs played in the background. My heart felt heavy as I grabbed the cart and began to get the things on my list. The music followed me around the store. Even though I love Christmas music, at the time, my heart felt really sad. The holiday season tries its best to be filled with bright colors, twinkling lights, and upbeat music. The truth is sometimes our hearts are not ready or in a place to celebrate, even if the whole world seems to be rejoicing.
As Christians, sometimes we feel the extra pull to be happy during this season because of our faith. We believe this was the time of year God came to earth: Emmanuel! God with us. Jesus’ birth was worshiped by the angels and the wise men. Shouldn’t we be joyful as well?
What can you do when your faith feels weak at Christmas? No matter if it is a loved one who is missing or a feeling of dread because of health issues, there are countless reasons we might feel faithless during the holidays. Our emotions don’t take a vacation, and our spiritual battles might linger even during Christmas traditions and celebrations.
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