Back in the 80's Mariah Carey, once known as the pop princess, wrote a catchy song for the holiday's that has become a song that we all love, sing, dance, and shop to. "I don't want a lot for Christmas. There is just one thing I need. I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree. I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know. Make my wish come true. All I want for Christmas is you."
I know my articles are usually geared toward married couples, but this being the month of December and knowing the Christmas holiday is quickly approaching, my heart was drawn to write to not only married couples but to include other groups of people who are usually forgotten around this time of year: the couples who aren't married yet and the single people. To my married couples, don't stop reading just yet; there is something for you in here as well. I promise! Ok singles, now that I've got that catchy song playing in your head, I know you are asking where is my special Christmas gift? Where is my Boaz or Ruth? Or you're off in your own little world dreaming of the day that long awaited engagement will happen, or better yet envisioning someone special to kiss under the mistletoe. I want you to know from personal experience that this time year I know you are quietly struggling in your current relationship status. You go to office parties and you feel left out, you go to church and you feel unnoticed or alone because everyone seems "coupled up" or low and behold you go on Facebook or other social media sites and engagements seem to be happening all around you! You can't seem to catch a break and without even realizing it you soon find yourself fighting a spirit of loneliness and discouragement. Be encouraged. You may not realize it but your singleness is a gift from God. To my married couples, maybe you aren't singing those lyrics in the single state, praying for your Boaz or Ruth to make their entrance, but you are singing it from a place of wanting the gift of time and love to be restored. Truth be known, life has taken a toll on your marriage and you find yourself worn out from long hours at work, screaming children (whom you love dearly), sports, outside family, and ministry demands. For the holidays, all you want is a renewed passion and love with your spouse; you just want them and the gift of time together. In closing, whether it is singleness or marriage, we should receive our situation in life as a gift of God's grace to us. If we really think about it more than anything all we should really want for Christmas is the gift that has already been given: God's unchanging mercy, love, and grace. He is the ultimate gift giver! (John 3:16)
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AuthorMy Name is Laura Perdue. I am 44 years old and married to my best friend, Brian Perdue and mommy to Carston Perdue. Brian and I reside in Woodstock Ga and serve on the action team of Fivestones Church in Holly Springs. Archives
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