It's Christmas Time Again

Funny as it seems, the atmosphere of the commercial Christmas is rather muted this year. And we all know the reason - we are in the midst of a financial crisis that is creating turmoil and affecting the lives of everyone in the world. Singapore is the first to enter into a recession and a bleak outlook for 2009 is forecasted.

But it doesn't change the fact that this is a season to be jolly because at this time, 2000 years ago, our saviour, Jesus Christ, was born. So, be Happy and Rejoice!

In the midst of doom and gloom, we need to lighten up! Yes, spirituality and fun do go well together.

Scripture says : "A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken" (Prov. 15:13).

"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones" (Prov. 17:22).

Amazing how that proverb goes right to the heart of the problem. We're not talking about a person's face here as much as we are about the heart. Internal joy goes public. We can't hide it.

So, don't let the circumstances rob you of the joy that we have in Christ. A joyful heart brings healing to the emotions, healing to the soul.

Radiate that joy this Christmas season and be a blessing indeed to those we meet.

Have a Wonderful and Blessed Christmas.