I was doing so well with the Christmas Spirit until Sunday. Then the Bah Humbug set in. I've been working hard to overcome it before Christmas gets here. I've enjoyed feeling the spirit of the season this year. I've enjoyed trying to convey a more joyful spirit of Christmas to my children.
I've been trying to figure out why I've been feeling do down and distracted and as I was reading the scriptures this morning, this is what I found.
1 Peter 1:6-7
6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a aseason, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold btemptations:
7That the atrial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the bappearing of Jesus Christ:
So, from this I learned a couple of things:
1. Manifold temptations--upon further reflection I've learned that my body really is weak. It wants to eat the fun foods of the season. It doesn't want to get up and exercise. Sleep hasn't been easy lately either. My mind isn't remembering very well. I'm easily overwhelmed and riled up to anger. I have such a desire to serve other people but I'm not organized enough to get it all done. I could go on and on and on and on....really.
I'll share something personal. I've been struggling in spirit as well. No wonderful the Bah Humbug has made room in my heart. I haven't been keeping my spirit strong...I've been trying, but the combo of the weak body and weak spirit let in the Bah Humbug.
2. Trial of Faith--my trial is something that I've manufactured this time. I can honestly say that I am truly grateful for many, many things. My whole family is healthy and has been healthy for a long time. Sam's business is doing very well. We're able to be generous in our donations to others. I could go on and on.....really. And I try to during my prayers.
I think I'm placing too much importance on some things that really aren't that important and that no one expects me to do. It's all pressure that I've been putting on myself. That's not so smart, is it?
I don't think this particular Trial is as being tried by fire. I've had some of those too. But, I will say that I'm thankful for this Trial. It is more precious than gold to me. It's making me dig a little deeper into my faith and beliefs. This is the reason why I am posting on this blog.
It's a different type of grateful post. I'm still working on getting the spirit of the season back into my heart.
I do know that I need to have all my Christmas shopping done before the beginning of December. I had such a nice time with the kids in the beginning of the month, doing some Christmas activities with them. When I'm out of control, I can't bring myself to be festive. I love the joy and peace I feel when I'm actively participating with my children. This observation needs to be applied throughout the year.
It's all good. Thank you for the time you took to read my post. I hope it's been helpful. They're just some of my reflections and ramblings.
Merry Christmas!!
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