How is it possible to keep believing for a miracle in these hard times. I am just so worried that
there won't be a Christmas if there is no extra income to pull from. I don't' know how people keep
their faith in the hard times. I guess I need to learn and this is God's way of teaching me.
I don't feel as the lack of income is a punishment, because I know he has always supplied our needs and helped us make ends meet. But there is literally no extra money for Christmas gifts this year. I know I am not the only person facing this situation, but it sure feels like it sometimes.
I almost wish that the whole idea of Christmas gifts didn't even exist because that isn't what Christmas is all about. It is about the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
But then you feel bad if you can't contribute to your family's enjoyment of the holiday. We buy gifts for people because we love them and we do it as a love offering. But in a way, isn't it as if we are trying to buy their love for another year in a sense? I know that is cynical, and I am probably only feeling this way because I am broke. I'm just so confused about what do to. I've never had to tell my family, I can't afford Christmas this year. I know they won't judge me, but I know I'll feel bad if I can't participate the way that I want to, but I don't want to go into debt over it either.
So with all this said, let me ask my question again...How do we keep the faith and believe God for our own little miracle when things aren't looking up?
I also curse the media and consumer industry for making people feel like they have to spend money on their loved ones in order to show your love. This just isn't for Christmas, but also for other occasions that we all know too well.
How is it that our society has now based our love for one another on things/material possessions instead of our hearts? We should all make more of an effort to be like those in Acts 4: 32-34
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