The smiling faces and co-ordinating outfits, the perfectly selected backdrops. The yearly record of amazing travels, big blessings and small joys in abundance. It’s good to reflect on all that is right in the world, especially when so much seems so wrong. But yes, I know it can be depressing sometimes to get those wonderful Christmas letters, when maybe your own life isn’t quite so pretty. Or you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders for others who are hurting.
Is everyone’s life as picture perfect as they seem? Perhaps some are, but I’m quite certain that most are not. I know ours isn't. We all have hurts, disappointments, frustrations, confusion and seemingly unanswered prayers. They just don’t look as pretty on the yearly Christmas card. No one really wants to get a card that tells the whole truth like that in the mail, right?
This is the time of year where friends are having parties to show their homes all dressed up in Christmas finery. Perfectly decorated corners are filled with handmade crafts and homemade treats, an abundance of holiday cheer and beautiful trees all a glow. It’s all good though, we need to find that corner of peace and beauty in a dark world.
I’m going to venture a guess, that behind the camera there is probably an “undecorated” and slightly-undone-less-than-festive scene just out of view of the lens. Because, you know, that’s life. It unravels. The good with the bad, the messy with the beautiful. Tears are mixed with joy. Both sides of the camera tell the true story of the life we lead.
Merry Christmas, everyone. Praying God’s joy and peace for you all.
Blessings
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