Empowerment for Today by Roberta Kay

column empowerment for today BY ROBERTA KAY Believe

THERE IS HOPE

As we come into the wonderful season of Christmas and the New Year, I want to encourage you, above all else, to enjoy yourself and those you love. We can become so wrapped up in all the “to do’’ that we forget about the things that really matter.

Our focus shifts away from the real reason for the season. We have been given the gift of love, life and forgiveness. For some, this time of year can create a feeling of loneliness, despair and even depression. However, there is HOPE. The Lord is with you. He said He would never leave you nor forsake you. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not

Roberta Kay dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold

thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 As hard as it may be at times, we need to continue to thank

Him for what He has already done. Your gratitude alone will begin to bring life into your soul. I myself continue to thank the

Lord each and every day for the breath He has given me and what He did for us over 2,000 years ago.

Psalms 42:11, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within

“We can become so me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” wrapped up in all the You and I must continue to, yet, praise Him. Even a professional therapist will tell you ‘to do’ that to begin to say or write at least three things that you are grateful for each day. As you bewe forget gin to praise and thank Him, you will find more about the things to be grateful for. One way to do this is to keep a gratitude journal, or a praise journal. things Write down anything and everything that you that really matter.” are grateful for. Write down all the wonderful things the Lord has done for you. Allow yourself to release that thankfulness by speaking it out and joy will fill your spirit. The loneliness will begin to subside and hope will arise. I challenge you to pass it on and give someone a reason to be hopeful. In your home, at work, or while you are out and about, begin by giving someone a smile. A polite gesture of opening up a door for them, or letting them take the last parking spot. I have found that even giving a simple compliment to someone can change their entire day and mine. Believe in the hope and joy that is found in this holiday season and rejoice in the love that is found in Christ.

WIshing you a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! – Roberta Kay

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