I still remember our first Christmas as a separated family. I was doing my very best to smile in all the photos and videos to make sure that even though my five month old had no idea it was even Christmas, that she could look back at photos and see her first Christmas as a perfect one. I did not want her to look back and see the elephant in the room... a broken family. It took a lot of effort to keep that smile on when all I wanted to do was cry. It took me a long time to realize that I was trying hard to cover up something that was not real. Colossians 2:9-10 reminds us that, "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority." Despite what the world said, we were not a broken family. My heart may have broken, but our little family was not. Our completeness is not dependent on our situation. Because we have a personal relationship with Jesus, He already made us whole on the cross. He suffered and hurt too. He understands where you are, what you are feeling, and how this season is not easy. Hurt and loneliness is evitable, but do not convince yourself that there is something wrong with your family in your situation. Rely on Him to get you through this season, remembering that you are complete in Him. |
AuthorMelissa Brown is a strong momma who lives in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, Zoey, and taking long naps. Posts
May 2024
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