Motivational Monday: Hold On To The Good In This Season

This time of year is hard for so many people - grieving a lost loved one, financial stress, the hustle and bustle of the holidays, so many other things that leave you discouraged, hurt, and filled with sadness - all making it difficult to make it through the last couple of weeks of the year. Even when times may be tough, I encourage you to find the good in this season.

Some of my saddest moments have happened in Decembers of years past - The last time I saw my papa alive and the regret I carry for not staying with him longer, the day I found out my baby's heart had stopped beating, and the call I got on Christmas Day that my cousin had passed away.

I know many of us struggle with the holiday season, the time of year that is associated with so much joy is often interlaced with sadness for so many. If that is you, I see you, my heart goes out to you, and I am praying for you.

When I find myself struggling to even muster the strength to get out of bed when December rolls around, I find it helpful to cling on to the good in this season. My Earth shaking sadness in the past has made me appreciate what I have now more than I could have ever imagined.

Although December 22nd marks the day I found out I lost my first child, I spend that day now holding my two babies Earth side, thanking God He chose me to be their mom. Even though Christmas Day reminds me of the loss of two people I loved, I think about the good memories I had with them and it makes me want to be more intentional with those I love that are still on this Earth.

Sometimes it's hard to hold on to the good in this season, that I also understand. I've been there too. In those times, I hold on to the Lord and his word tighter than ever.

In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, we read: "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us."

Isaiah 43:2 also brings me comfort in knowing I'm not alone and that the Lord sees me in my times of trouble:

"When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you."

However you are able to find the good in this season - whether through the good around you, in the Lord and His Word, or both- I pray you are all able to see that glimmer of good in some shape or form. May the Lord bless you and your family in the coming weeks!

Much love to you all!