As I stood in the toilet paper aisle at Walmart staring at the empty shelves, I began to get a little frustrated. Not for lack of TP because we always buy Angel Soft and apparently things aren't bad enough pandemic wise for people to buy that. I didn't realize people didn't like that toilet paper until this pandemic hit. The shelves were empty, people panicking, and there sat a huge supply of Angel Soft toilet paper. So I guess when the angels go that's when we will know it's bad. Anyways not the topic at hand....
I was frustrated because I overheard people getting upset over another possible shutdown due to rising COVID numbers. Then I went to another grocery store where people were talking more about how bad it is getting and what's going to happen. I tried to tune it out but it just got to me a little more than I would like. I got home from my overwhelming trip to town and I sat in the quiet of my car and tried to calm down. I try not to pay attention to the hype of everything but man it was just everywhere I went that evening. I just don't want to be so scared of it. I know it's there, I know things look bad at times, but my goodness I just don't want to be so caught up that I miss everything else! Covid has taken a lot from us this year. Holidays, birthdays, trips, maybe even loved ones. But I have made up my mind that it will not take my Christmas joy away. I plan on doing our normal holiday activities, all while making sure we keep safe. Elf on the Shelf? You better brace yourself for crazy shenanigans every night! Christmas cookies? Oh they will be way over-decorated and way too many will be ate! I refuse to let the fear of the world stop me from making Christmas memories inside the walls of my own home. No matter what happens out in the world my kids will feel the warmth and happiness that is so special to this time of year. When you begin to feel overwhelmed, I encourage you to stop, take a breath and think on this verse. When doubts filled my mind, Your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. Psalm 94:19 Comfort, hope, and cheer. The Lord brings them all. If we would just lean on Him, He will bring us a hope and cheer that will chase away the doubts. This holiday season I will be trusting in Him no matter what happens. And I know He will be the source of my Christmas joy.
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