A Weary World Rejoices

If you know me, you know I love Christmas!

While it brings me so much joy to put my Christmas tree up, there are moments when I look at those twinkling lights, my eyes fill with tears and my heart shatters all over again. Another year, another wave of grief.

One thing that we do as a church is a very special service called Blue Christmas. It is solemn, beautiful and so needed. We talk about how it is okay to grieve in this season. That the thrill of hope still exists, a weary world can still rejoice and that it is okay to not be okay.

I used to think this verse was for the tired. But I see it now in a way that points towards the grieving. What grief are you carrying today? The Lord will give you rest.

If you are looking for a place to rest and remember, I would encourage you to attend Blue Christmas service on December 14th at 7pm at Real Life Church.

I will be there too.