The songs of Christmas can cause most people to feel joy and look forward to the holidays. Songs like I’ll Be Home for Christmas or The Happiest Time of the Year. The problem with those songs is that they put the focus on the holiday as if there is something magical about the holiday.
Toss on those overly romanticized movies where Christmas miracles happen such as finding true love and the whole thing is magnified.
The holidays can cause some short term sadness for some. But what about people who struggle with depression? When everyone around you is happy to celebrate holidays, it can make a person feel even more depressed.
As someone who has depression due to living with Chronic Illness, what has helped me the most is to focus on the person Christmas is about not about the holiday that is overly commercialized.
Christmas is a time to remember the birth of Jesus our Savior. That is what it is really all about. It is not some magical time of year where all problems are solved. The person Jesus said things like in John 16:
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
That is so realistic. This world, this life, is full of problems. Jesus did not say he will wipe the problems away. Yes, he can do that, but what he said is to take heart because he has overcome the world.
Jesus also said in Matthew 11:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest’
He invites anyone who has struggles in life to come to him promising rest for weary souls. That would include those are feeling alone during a holiday, those who struggle with depression, and anyone who just plain is struggling in life.
So my only advice is to focus on the person Christmas is supposed to be about, Jesus, and not the holiday which has no power to do anything.
One more thing I would say is that if you are struggling, it is not only okay but important to ask for help.
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
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Right on, brother. It is not the holiday we worship, but the God who came down to us as a little baby. For many who have lost loved ones, or who live alone, the Christmas season can be difficult. Like you said, it’s ok to ask for help. Blessings!
God who came to us to save us 🙂
God Bless
So true, it is our saviour that we celebrate and should rightly focus on. It is not a magical time when everything rights itself. This season can be so difficult for some.
A much needed reality check on what we should be focusing on.
Yes celebrate our wonderful Savior 🙂
Celebrating our Lord Jesus with you this year on his birthday!
Our wonderful merciful Savior
Jesus is the reason for the season. May we celebrate with grace minding those who aren’t in the best position to celebrate 🥂. May God relief your pain tonight my best bro 💗
Thank you little sister. Jesus loves you 🙂
There is no better advice then that. Perfect Post. A+ Dad. Love you. ❤
Love ❤️ you too. Jesus loves you sweet daughter
This is so true, it’s time to focus on Christ, who is the reason for the season. He’s the only one who can make a difference in our lives. Thank you
Amen- Focus on Jesus
Our sermon yesterday was just from Matthew at 11 and on this very topic you wrote about it. Remembering to simplify, focus on Jesus, and hand over our burdens is so important to our health and to give Him the glory He so deserves!!
One day in the future it would be fun to visit your church
Yes absolutely!! I’m gonna send you an email for plans I’m trying to put together for our fam to visit you.
That would be great