Feeling Empty

Dear Judy,

I know I am supposed to be joyful this time of the year, but I am not! It all seems so plastic and empty to me, even in the church! Feeling Pretty Empty

Dear Feeling Empty,


This time of year, and it starts at Thanksgiving, a lot of people are feeling the same way. Unbelievers have nothing to help them through these emotions, but born-again believers do. We are children of God and have so many reasons to be thankful, which we should be expressing many times each day — from the moment we get up to when we go to bed.


Heaven is our home, and we are just passing through here. We have an assignment to bring people to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords; to the only true hope — JESUS!



When we get our eyes off ourselves and on to what this season is truly about, then joy will spring up from our spirit, overriding our emotions and the lies of the devil!


For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11


Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men! Luke 2:14


I encourage you to read and reread these Scriptures in your manual for success (the Bible). Allow the Holy Spirit to redirect your focus from plastic to praise for all you have in Christ —salvation, hope, and purpose! A Savior who will never leave you nor forsake you. Your emptiness will be replaced with joy as you realize Jesus loves you and gave Himself for you… and for all mankind. We are celebrating His birthday. We give because He gave humbly out of love! Focus on the reason for the season — JESUS! And have a very blessed Christ-centered Christmas.


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