Christmas Comfort And Peace
We are fast approaching the annual celebration of the birth of Jesus, the one God sent to save us and give us new life. Whatever other activities may have filled these past days and weeks, Jesus’ birth is still the heart of Christmas. During these different days of the pandemic, many of us have been anxious about our ability to buy gifts or, for a variety of reasons, how to safely be with family members. Our comfort level is challenged as these thoughts come and go in our minds. Instead of the thought of a family gathering bringing us joy we find our hearts are uneasy.
GOD made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I got my act together, he gave me a fresh start. Now I’m alert to GOD’s ways; I don’t take God for granted. Every day I review the ways he works; I try not to miss a trick. I feel put back together, and I’m watching my step. GOD rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes. (Psalm 18:20-24 MSG)
However, God was not lost in the challenges around the first Christmas and He is not lost in the challenges that face us. Our part is to give God all the pieces of whatever is going on and trust Him to put them together in a new way that gives us a fresh start. God is able to comfort us and fill us with peace for each event.
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. (2 Thessalonians 3:16 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, As I prepare for Christmas and family gatherings, I ask you to fill my heart with Your love so that, together with others, I can celebrate Christmas well. Amen
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