God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5

There is nothing better than a bright sunny day, especially when the temperature is anywhere between 60 – 85 degrees. A sunny day is so good for our mental health. We feel better on and sunny day and we have more strength as a result. All of these conditions result in greater productivity, and getting things done always improves our outlook on life.

Christmas Depression?

The Christmas season is thought to be one of the worst times of year for depression. One would think a season as lovely and meaningful as Christmas would be the happiest time of year. This is actually part of the problem. People feel worse because they know it is a meaningful time of year, and yet they cannot shake their anxiety and depression. The Christmas holidays can be difficult for a variety of reasons. The change associated with the loss of loved ones leaves a person feeling lost and uninspired. Financial woes can bring added pressure that make the holidays difficult to handle. The loss of employment, being displaced from family, broken relationships and living alone are just a few of the circumstances that complicate what should be an otherwise happy time.

We handle all of these difficult circumstances much better in the spring, summer and fall, but Christmas happens to fall during a time of year where the days are the shortest. Winter has begun, dreary weather sets in, and there is substantially less sunshine. We need the light. We feel better in the light of day. We handle everything better during the light of day. Everyone knows a cold or any kind of sickness or flu is worst at night. Why?

In Darkness Seek Light

All I know is this. God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. We can seek God morning, noon or evening. No matter what time of night, and no matter what time of year God is light, and desires to bring His light into our lives. Do not wait until the days are shortest to begin to dwell in His presence on a regular basis. Think of your heart as a bank where deposits are placed on account. Make daily deposits with prayer, praise, study, meditation and service so your heart will be overflowing with the light of God during the shortest and darkest days of the year. Christmas lights although beautiful may not bring joy to our hearts, but they serve as a reminder that God sent His Son into a dark world so Jesus could become the light of the world, and bring light into our lives.

Pastor Jonathan