It’s feels like I took these two photos of my kids about a month apart!

Time has flown and it’s Christmas Eve Eve again ….and I’m begging God to draw me near, to help me hear His voice above the busy, hectic, stressful times.

I am shamelessly asking God to restore the joy of Him when life and Christmas seems to be rushing by Way. Too. Fast.

For most women, right about now, your list is long, as you are often the one “in charge of Christmas” for those you love.

However–Take a breath.
Stop for a moment.

Set aside some time to worship the CHRIST of CHRISTmas…just you and Him.

Be in awe. Be filled up so you can overflow with the true joy of these holy holidays into the lives of those around you.

After all, the best thing we can give those we love is more of Him in us.

I don’t want to expect so much out of Christmas, and family, and myself, that I work so hard to make moments….and miss The Peace of Christmas.

I don’t want the stress to be with others to keep me from truly being with them.

But more than being with those I love so much, I want to remember and truly celebrate the quiet moments the Savior has whispered hope, and joy, and peace into my soul.

Oh God, slow me down.
Today.
Now.

Slow us all down. Remind us of your sweet nearness. For we are a people with so very much to celebrate this Christmas and every day.

Thank you for the gift of You.

Help me remember, You in me is truly the best thing I can give others.

aweandwonder

Christmas

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