…for someone else.
The upcoming holiday season will be hard for many people for many reasons. For some, it is a renewed grief over a lost loved one. For others, it is a reminder of past resentments or trauma. For many, it is filled with the disappointment of unfulfilled expectations. Still others are faced with ongoing circumstances that challenge them, personally, whether that be financial, relational, or…you fill in the blank.
Whatever the case may be, let me pass along a proposal I received in an e-mail, recently.
“Do something for someone else. Even if this has been a difficult year for you and your family, helping others will help you shift your perspective on your circumstances and add a layer or richness to the holiday season.”
You might have some ideas, or even a testimony, of how doing something for someone else makes your holidays better in some way. I encourage you to share those in the comments.
I also encourage you to make it a matter of prayer. Ask God to open your eyes to the needs of those around you…and, make yourself ready to respond to the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Happy Wednesday!