Its The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!

I listened to Andy Williams singing that familiar anthem of the season.

That is true. I love this time of the year! But it can be the most difficult tine of the year if someone you love is not well. My friend, Dr. Wayne Overton, told me a few years ago that there are more funerals this month than any other. Depression runs high.

Loneliness can be overwhelming during December. Adjusting to loss in your life is the most challenging during the tine when there are parties and decorations and joyful music.

There are people at this most wonderful time of the year who are just trying to get through the day. A dear friend who lost a loved one told me, "I just want to go to sleep and wake up in the second week in January."

Still this is a season of Hope. This is a time on which human history hinged. Interestingly out in the backyard most things have begun their winter slumber. At the same time we are getting some of the most beautiful birds at our feeders. Several woodpeckers are there regularly. Their color is spectacular

It reminds me of the Wondrous event of Jesus being born in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago. Into a world crushed by sin Christ came to save people from it.

Listen and look for those who need Him and share His love with them today.