Please, Feliz (Navidad): Practical Tips for Surviving the Holidays [2025 Re-Post] | Praise Podcast

For some, this time of year can be difficult. If this is you (or someone you know), you are not alone! Tune in for tips!

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00:00:34 --> 00:00:39 I have two dear friends that talk about the December holidays

00:00:40 --> 00:00:42 all year long,

00:00:43 --> 00:00:46 counting the days before they can decorate and play holiday music.

00:00:47 --> 00:00:51 Elf memes starting in August when it's hot.

00:00:52 --> 00:00:56 Whether you celebrate any or all of the holidays,

00:00:56 --> 00:00:59 or even if you don't celebrate at all,

00:00:59 --> 00:01:03 this can be a tough time of year for many.

00:01:04 --> 00:01:05 Loneliness.

00:01:05 --> 00:01:06 For some,

00:01:07 --> 00:01:11 it's a hard time of year because it's marked by a lot of family

00:01:11 --> 00:01:11 togetherness.

00:01:12 --> 00:01:19 For some who either don't have family or family nearby or who have poor

00:01:19 --> 00:01:21 relationships with family,

00:01:22 --> 00:01:24 it can be extremely isolating.

00:01:25 --> 00:01:28 No one likes to feel that they are being a downer,

00:01:29 --> 00:01:33 and sometimes that's just a track on Satan's mixtape of lies.

00:01:35 --> 00:01:38 But be sure to check in with friends who may fall into this

00:01:38 --> 00:01:39 category and include

00:01:39 --> 00:01:43 them or make an effort for some one-on-one time.

00:01:44 --> 00:01:45 Debt.

00:01:45 --> 00:01:46 For others,

00:01:46 --> 00:01:51 this is a time of impulse buys with so many deals around

00:01:52 --> 00:01:53 whether they can afford it

00:01:53 --> 00:01:54 or not.

00:01:55 --> 00:01:59 People are either sad because they can't afford the commercial

00:01:59 --> 00:01:59 gifts that have

00:01:59 --> 00:02:02 become synonymous with the season,

00:02:03 --> 00:02:03 or

00:02:03 --> 00:02:06 Some intentionally choose to go into debt.

00:02:08 --> 00:02:09 If this is a stressor for you,

00:02:10 --> 00:02:16 focus more on family togetherness during this time or making a

00:02:16 --> 00:02:17 coupon book of

00:02:17 --> 00:02:19 activities to do together.

00:02:19 --> 00:02:21 Have game or movie nights.

00:02:22 --> 00:02:26 Go see homes that are decked out and lit up as many

00:02:26 --> 00:02:27 neighborhoods host these.

00:02:29 --> 00:02:29 Stress.

00:02:31 --> 00:02:33 Many are like Lazarus' sister Martha,

00:02:34 --> 00:02:34 who was busy,

00:02:35 --> 00:02:35 busy,

00:02:35 --> 00:02:36 busy,

00:02:36 --> 00:02:40 rather than attending to her spiritual needs like her sister Mary.

00:02:41 --> 00:02:45 So many get caught up in decorating just so,

00:02:45 --> 00:02:46 or cooking,

00:02:47 --> 00:02:47 or shopping,

00:02:48 --> 00:02:49 that they miss out on the

00:02:50 --> 00:02:51 Presence.

00:02:51 --> 00:02:55 P-R-E-S-E-N-C-E.

00:02:56 --> 00:02:56 Often,

00:02:57 --> 00:03:01 there's a big hole in the pictures because someone is running

00:03:01 --> 00:03:02 around cooking,

00:03:02 --> 00:03:02 cleaning,

00:03:03 --> 00:03:03 doing,

00:03:04 --> 00:03:06 rather than being present.

00:03:08 --> 00:03:08 Luke 10,

00:03:08 --> 00:03:10 40-42 says,

00:03:11 --> 00:03:15 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made.

00:03:16 --> 00:03:17 She came to Jesus and said,

00:03:18 --> 00:03:18 Lord,

00:03:18 --> 00:03:22 do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone?

00:03:23 --> 00:03:24 Tell her to help me.

00:03:26 --> 00:03:26 Martha,

00:03:26 --> 00:03:27 Martha,

00:03:27 --> 00:03:28 the Lord replied,

00:03:29 --> 00:03:32 you are worried and upset about many things,

00:03:33 --> 00:03:36 but only one thing is necessary.

00:03:37 --> 00:03:41 Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.

00:03:43 --> 00:03:45 Our meme for today says,

00:03:45 --> 00:03:46 focus on presence,

00:03:47 --> 00:03:50 P-R-E-S-E-N-C-E,

00:03:51 --> 00:03:52 over presence.

00:03:53 --> 00:03:55 P-R-E-S-E-N-T-S.

00:03:57 --> 00:04:03 You'll be happier and so will those around you for the gift of your time.

00:04:04 --> 00:04:08 If you suffer from holiday blahs, what helps you?

00:04:09 --> 00:04:10 Tell us in the comments.

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