What is God’s will for your life? “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
I don’t plan to be miserable. I won’t allow it, in fact. I have been labeled gullible, under-researched or uneducated by the hope I carry. I am aware, researched and educated. (I’ve been doing this media and politics thing professionally for years.) I simply will not allow this world to rob my joy, my hope, or my gratitude. I will not throw my pearls to the swine. The trash situations of this world will not steal the peace Jesus fought for me to have.
I will seek joy. I will seek the Lord in prayer – more than any person or source. I will continue to thank Him, filled with wonder and gratitude for what He has done in my life. This culture will not keep me from giving God the praise He deserves. Joy, prayer, gratitude, hope, wonder, love – always.
I am kept safe in my Father’s arms even as the world quakes, shakes and shutters. My inexplicable hope, peace and confidence comes from Him. I am in Him. I am marked as His. I never did nor do I now belong to the world.
Therefore, we will enjoy Christmas as before… Our children are only this age once. I am only 40 once. This is life. This is my life that God gave me, and I intend on living it as a form of worship to the creator for giving it to me. Live. Joy and peace are available to us in His presence.
Sarah Guldalian 