Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

I’m assuming if you are reading this, the gifts have been unwrapped and maybe you’re taking a moment to yourself with a cup of coffee, a Sabbath moment if you will. I hope that you have a fridge full of food and a turkey roasting in the oven or that you are planning on joining friends or family later for dinner. Maybe you didn’t even have to cook!

I pray that your heart is full of peace and joy on this Christmas morning. I pray that this Advent Season has been intentional and meaningful. I pray that your heart is filled with the hope that comes from the birth of the Christ Child.

But, if today is a sad day for you, if this day is difficult, I pray that you give your heart to God and let Him heal you. The baby we celebrate today grew up to give a very famous sermon, the first in the Book of Matthew and he tells us, “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

These words are from Jesus himself. He became one of us and he gets it. If you mourn today, know that you are not alone and that God cares deeply for you. Rest in His arms and seek His comfort. Keep your eyes and ears open for people who reach out to you. He may have sent them.

If your Christmas is a fabulous one, pay attention to any nudges you may get to reach out to someone in need. There’s always room for one more plate at the table. Right?

I ask that you please join me in a prayer for the soldiers who can’t be with their families today because they are fighting to keep us free. They have given up their family celebrations so that we can continue to have ours in any way we see fit. Please pray for those who mourn. Please pray for peace, even if only for a day. Please pray that all of mankind will know the wonder of Christ’s birth.

I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

Have an awesome day!

Wendy 🙂