Decemberness...
Ever had one of those Christmases where you're just not feeling it? You know, kind of blue, a bit down, or just not as peppy as usual? That's me this year. I'm on vocal rest, so no singing in our Living Christmas Tree, except maybe one song. My youngest can't make it home for Christmas, so we're squeezing in a quick family get-together this Saturday morning when he's in town for a wedding. That day's gonna be nuts! Some of us are off to the wedding, others to a musical at Thalean, and then there's the first show of the Living Christmas Tree - all at the same time! It's going to be hectic, but I'm glad we can all catch up for a bit.
I've got another surgery lined up after December 12th. Nothing too scary, but it needs doing. This is going to be surgery number seven in five years, and boy, do I hope it's the last for a long while.
Scott and I are also feeling really stressed with some stuff going on at church. I even told God straight up, "I can't do this again." But then I remember Elijah in 1 Kings 19. He told God he was done, couldn't go on. But God didn't scold him. Instead, He took care of Elijah, gave him food, rest, and later, some much-needed guidance and comfort. It's a reminder that God gets it when we're worn out and He's there to help us through.
I'm trying to stay upbeat, though. Things could be tougher, and there's a lot to be grateful for. It's okay to have those down days, because God's with us through it all. He's got our backs on the good and bad days.
So, here's to a wonderful Christmas for you! Remember, even when Jesus was born, things weren't perfect. Mary and Joseph had a tough journey, couldn't find a place to stay, and Jesus was born in a stable, of all places. But He still came, the angels still sang, and people still showed up to celebrate. Jesus was born to save us messy humans because He loves us so much. So even if you're not up for a big celebration, just think about how much He loves you. That's something worth celebrating this Christmas!
Alright, wrapping up my blog post with some prayer requests, as usual:
I've got another surgery lined up after December 12th. Nothing too scary, but it needs doing. This is going to be surgery number seven in five years, and boy, do I hope it's the last for a long while.
Scott and I are also feeling really stressed with some stuff going on at church. I even told God straight up, "I can't do this again." But then I remember Elijah in 1 Kings 19. He told God he was done, couldn't go on. But God didn't scold him. Instead, He took care of Elijah, gave him food, rest, and later, some much-needed guidance and comfort. It's a reminder that God gets it when we're worn out and He's there to help us through.
I'm trying to stay upbeat, though. Things could be tougher, and there's a lot to be grateful for. It's okay to have those down days, because God's with us through it all. He's got our backs on the good and bad days.
So, here's to a wonderful Christmas for you! Remember, even when Jesus was born, things weren't perfect. Mary and Joseph had a tough journey, couldn't find a place to stay, and Jesus was born in a stable, of all places. But He still came, the angels still sang, and people still showed up to celebrate. Jesus was born to save us messy humans because He loves us so much. So even if you're not up for a big celebration, just think about how much He loves you. That's something worth celebrating this Christmas!
Alright, wrapping up my blog post with some prayer requests, as usual:
- Pray that my voice heals up quick so I can jump back into what I love doing.
- Pray for my surgery – hoping for a smooth operation and a speedy recovery.
- Pray for safe travels for all my kids on the road.
- Pray for extra strength for Scott who's going to be the only full-time ministry guy for a while, and some peace for me too, trying to keep both our stress levels in check!
- And lastly, let's send some prayers for our church and the search teams, as we're on the hunt for some awesome folks to join the staff.
Amy
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