Tuesday; December 18


          Is anyone else growing weary of the dark, cloudy, wet weather?  I don’t know how things have been where you are, but I have to admit this this record-setting year in Southern Maryland is weighing on me.  I am about tired of the gloomy weather.  As my sister would say, I think I am in need of some sunny saline therapy!  A little bit of sun would go a long way in improving my attitude.
          As I was thinking about my personal negativity I got to thinking about the world in which we live.  Have you noticed how much doom and gloom we have to face each and every day?  Some days we may have our own problems, but each and every day we face a world that is struggling and people more than willing to spread the message.  Our political system, the debate about climate change, the evil being perpetrated, the natural disasters ... in fact, it just seems like the whole state of affairs tends to drag us down.  What we need is a little light – or maybe I should say “Light”.  When Jesus discussed His place in the world He said, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” (John 8:12).  He is the answer to what ails the world.  When we live by His principles, when we think about the salvation He brings into the world, when we feel the love He provides each and every one of us our whole countenance can be brightened!  Jesus is the essence of “Light Therapy”.
          One of the nice things about mid-to-late December is the observable acceptance of Jesus in our society.  As people are considering His birth, His whole life is on display.  Are we struggling with a dark and gloomy attitude – let’s allow the Light to work His will in our lives!
          Think About It!

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