The Holidays can be a time of peace and joy, a time of stress and sadness, or somewhere in between. Take a moment and count your blessings. Everyone who is living has things to be grateful for; sometimes we need to pause for a moment and look deeper to see our blessings. Life is full of challenges with joy sprinkled in between, but it is when you focus on the joy, not the trials, when life gets good.
Throughout our lives, we will encounter obstacles. We may even find ourselves asking things like "Why me?', "Why now?". "When am I going to get a break?" If you find yourself asking questions like this, stop for a moment and take a step back to look at the bigger picture: You are loved by the Divine. How awesome is that? You have a Divine Being who loves you and wants you to be happy.
Challenges are part of what we need to grow so we can understand what happiness is and to learn how to be the person God knows we can be. Sometimes the pain can feel overwhelming to the point of devastation, but you are never alone. God and the Angels are with you, guiding you along your journey, lovingly by your side, even when you can't feel them. We never truly understand the grand plan of the Divine on this side of the veil. We get glimpses of insight, but not the full picture. We must continue to move forward through challenges, knowing we are loved and things are happening just as they are supposed to. When we keep in mind that we are loved by God and the Angels, ask to feel their love, especially in times of loneliness and despair, we can overcome any obstacle. It doesn't mean it will be easy, but knowing the Divine is in your corner, setting things on your path for your greatest good, gives you hope.
May you feel the love God and the Angels have for you this holiday season and every day.
Love & Light,
Margaret Phillips
