Holidays Hurt

More Than Decorations & Glitter

I wrote this as an article for a magazine that didn't get published this year. It is the perspective of Your Father God speaking to you and anyone who will listen. He shares His heart about the hurting people he sees during the holidays.

He addresses anyone who believes in Him as Dear Child. If you have never heard Him speak before or even if you think you have but are not sure, listen to how He loves you and others through this letter I wrote thinking about what He would want to say to us, His children.

Dear Child,

Do not be afraid. Be aware that holidays are horrible for some people. The sad reality of a fallen and depraved world is that for many dear children Christmas, like other holidays, is not merry.

My faithful daughter, you know the peace and grace from Me and My Son your Lord Jesus Christ. You share wonderful love for your family and friends, and, all of this is good! But also, attuned to others. Particularly those who do not seem to have your faith and hope. In a longing follow memorable family traditions, it is not easy to perceive those about you that are hurting.

These precious souls need to know the hope I have prepared for them, which you heard in the Word of the truth of the Gospel. The good tidings that needs to be heard during Christmas is the living hope through the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, which is for all people.

So, as you walk be aware of those who look tired, frazzled, angry, or withdrawn, take the time to draw near to them. Listen for Me to tell you what is needed. Remember I am always with you. If you pause from what you "need to do" you can hear My still small voice telling you what is really needed.

People are more precious present, decorations, and baked treats which simply perish with time. My inheritance you received is incorruptible; it does not fade away; and it is reserved in heaven for you. Those grieved by various trails need to know they can rejoice greatly, even in the midst of horrible pain when they have genuine faith in Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

This faith is more precious than gold or any gift under a tree that perishes. Faith that is tested through fire purifies and will be found full of praise, honor and glory.

You believe, yet you have never seen Jesus, yet in believing you rejoice with inexpressible joy which is full of glory. Share with those who are suffering, knowing gifts and parties are nice, but the true gift, the genuine gift, needed at Christmas is not in a wrapped up in a bow. Being reconciled to Me, you know peace regardless of life's sufferings.

Share this precious mystery that was hidden from ages and generations, but now is available for everyone to know that their hearts may be encouraged, knitted together in love, and able to attain all the riches of knowing Me.

I treasure you! You are complete in Me. Merry Christmas!