A Blue Christmas

Have you ever heard of the song, “Blue Christmas?” Elvis Presley used to sing it. It�s about a man who is feeling down because his loved one is not with him on Christmas. He�s pretty depressed, really, and that�s how a lot of people feel during the holidays. They feel alone, afraid and uncared for.

Maybe you or someone you know is going through a “Blue Christmas.” Perhaps you have had a disappointment this year. A tornado… a flood? Maybe you�ve lost a job. Maybe a family member died or there�s something else that just didn�t turn out the way you had planned.

The truth is: We live in a sinful, fallen world. Things don�t always happen the way we expect. But the miracle of Christmas is hope because when Jesus Christ comes into our lives, hope comes alive. We have hope because God is with us. He is good and He will never leave us. Jesus comes to live in our hearts and transform us, giving us strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

If your friend is depressed, this Christmas invite her or him over for some hot cider. Encourage them with the promise found in Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him.”