Happiness And Cheer This Year?

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”  Revelation 21:4

Christmas time is here, but is everyone feeling the happiness and cheer that is expected of them? The song from that famous Christmas special begins like this:

Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of year.

When Lee Mendelson wrote the lyrics for the well known Vince Guaraldi tune, even poor Charlie Brown didn't get the feeling we are supposed to have at Christmastime. Some depend on family to help with the cheer, and this year the weather will prevent some Christmas reunions. Others by reason or circumstance don't have families to go home to this year. And then there is me with what seems to be my annual Christmas downer message about those who have suffered this year. Mental illness is often highlighted at this time also, simply because so much happiness and cheer does go around the world for a few days and the sufferers cannot participate. It just isn't everyone's best time of the year. It will happen, and no one needs to regard themselves as worse or less because this year does not bring the happiness and cheer. In fact, a time comes soon when God wipes away the tears from our eyes at a moment when it seems like happiness and cheer would be the order of the day. So, pray and be understanding of those who struggle through the holidays, and be glad as much as you are able this year. 

Rejoice in the Lord! He returns soon to wipe those tears from our eyes. 

Bucky