Sometimes though, people are sad, despite all the opportunities for camaraderie. It could be that they wish they had a friend or a living relative with whom to spend the time. Others wish they had a significant other.
For those finding themselves alone or lonely this year, I encourage you to do something to change your circumstances!
Here are some suggestions:
1)
Pray! Ask God where He
wants you to spend your time. He has a plan for every single one of us and
certainly knows where you should be every moment of each day. J
2)
Brainstorm! While you are waiting
patiently for God’s reply, think about ways you could help others during the
holiday season. Is there a neighbor who needs a ride to the grocery store? Is
there a friend who is going through a challenging time and needs a listening
ear? Is there an organization nearby that needs volunteers to assist the
homeless or elderly?
3)
Exercise! Go ice skating.
Walk around a museum. Peruse the stores
for inexpensive surprise gifts for others J.
4)
Meet others who have similar
interests! The web site http://www.meetup.com/ allows viewers to enter
their zip code and search for topics of interest. You are able to join a group
or start a group. So if you enjoy certain books, outdoor
activities or craft projects, there might be a group meeting soon. Join one and
make some new friends!
5)
Plan a trip! Perhaps choose
an item from this web site: http://1000places.com/ . There are corresponding books that are featured, and I imagine there would be at least one place you might
consider visiting if so inspired.
6)
Praise God! Celebrate Him
daily. God came to earth as Jesus Christ, died on a cross and rose 3 days later
from the dead to prove that He is Lord over all, including you! His wish is to have you know
Him. Seek God with all your heart and mind and He will reveal the wonders that
make Him who he is. He loves you that much! Here is a video with lyrics sung by Chris
Tomlin that describes God well:
From the
highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to it's light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to it's light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God
Here is the artist's web site: http://www.christomlin.com/music
Merry Christmas!
Laura