No doubt, the holidays sometimes carry some extra struggles and pain. Perhaps you never in a million years thought this season would look the way it does. Will you let the challenges and sadness steal your joy? Find out how to make the most of an unexpected Christmas.
Have you discovered yourself in a mood that seems to clash with the current season? Maybe the “Happy” in Thanksgiving appears to be fading quickly as one more unexpected thing begins to happen. It is not too late to salvage the season. Embracing two very opposite things at the same time is possible.
Do you struggle to maintain a grateful heart in the midst of the unexpected? If so, you are not alone. Gratitude is hard for most people during ordinary times. And we know life sometimes is far from usual. However, living without appreciation will only make our circumstances harder to endure.
Are you holding on tightly to an injustice done against you? Does the unfairness of it all blind you from seeing the need to forgive? Maybe it is consuming more of your thoughts than you care to admit. Perhaps it is time to consider not only letting go of the wrong but also forgiving…
How many of you have done something for someone else when you intuitively knew it was not in your best interest? However, you did it anyway because you felt enormous guilt. Perhaps looking at this topic with new eyes might be helpful. After all, this emotion can appear in many forms, and how much it…
Have you fallen into the perfectionist trap? Perhaps, you start out striving for excellence; after all—doing your best is a worthy and noble attribute. However, somehow you end up on the other side, reaching for perfection. It never fails to leave us disappointed, exhausted, and missing out on what God had in mind. Would you…
Do you think we can flourish when faced with uncertainty? It is possible. Although, it may not feel like we thrive every second as we muddle through our unwanted circumstances. Persevering well becomes a possibility when we choose where to focus. Do you want to know how to thrive in the midst of the unexpected?
What makes it easy for you to be hopeful? Is it effortless when life is going well, and your circumstances are comfortable? What happens when life turns upside down? Do you still find it easy to be hopeful? Discover some ways to find hope in the future when it seems unpredictable and unknown.
Are you gripping tightly with white knuckles to the familiar things – refusing to let go? The desire is to move forward; however, you find yourself stuck right where you are. How will you grow into who you are capable of being with this type of approach? Perhaps, it is time to clear the obstacles…
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