Christmas Reflections || The Holy Mess
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Day 3 - Christmas Reflections || The Holy Mess
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Day 3 – Christmas Gifts
Verse: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
(James 1:17)
This time of year is all about gifts.
It seems like every year, stores put out their holiday displays earlier in the season. It won’t be long before merchants will have year-round Christmas displays.
I admit that while I love my family dearly, and Christmas morning is so much fun watching the excited faces of my 5 children, the thought of all the gift-giving at Christmas is overwhelming to me.
There are years I would love to skip the whole process.
Maybe you can relate.
This passage from James tells us everything we need to know about finding the perfect gift. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father.
God’s presence is the perfect gift.
Prayer: Dear Father, This time of year it’s easy to get caught up in all the busy gift giving. Help me to remember that your presence is the ultimate gift. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
For Discussion:
1. What gift-giving traditions does your family have?
2. This year, how can you be more focused on the gift of God’s presence?
We look forward to your comments and questions below!
If you want to share this Bible reading plan with friends and family, here is the link:
https://backtothebible.app/library/the-holy-mess/christmas-reflections
Verse: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
(James 1:17)
This time of year is all about gifts.
It seems like every year, stores put out their holiday displays earlier in the season. It won’t be long before merchants will have year-round Christmas displays.
I admit that while I love my family dearly, and Christmas morning is so much fun watching the excited faces of my 5 children, the thought of all the gift-giving at Christmas is overwhelming to me.
There are years I would love to skip the whole process.
Maybe you can relate.
This passage from James tells us everything we need to know about finding the perfect gift. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father.
God’s presence is the perfect gift.
Prayer: Dear Father, This time of year it’s easy to get caught up in all the busy gift giving. Help me to remember that your presence is the ultimate gift. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
For Discussion:
1. What gift-giving traditions does your family have?
2. This year, how can you be more focused on the gift of God’s presence?
We look forward to your comments and questions below!
If you want to share this Bible reading plan with friends and family, here is the link:
https://backtothebible.app/library/the-holy-mess/christmas-reflections
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We put pillowcase outside our bedroom door as a kid which use as a stocking which now do for my 2 boys on Christmas eve
1. We open presents one at a time on Christmas morning.
2. Going to church throughout this season will keep me focused on Jesus.
2. Going to church throughout this season will keep me focused on Jesus.
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Reading more scriptures: 1) 1 Chapter of Luke per day from December 1st (you will have the Book of Luke read by Christmas); 2) Healthy Holiday Challenge; 3) Christmas Reflection AND attending regular church services and Christmas Eve Service.
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I have decided to start a Bible study through an online program.
I have decided to start a Bible study through an online program.