Need Some Calm?

“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14

Just because it was the ‘holly jolly’ days of Christmas doesn’t mean life goes away as well as the issues you are dealing with. On this day supposedly you put your bad stuff on hold 24 hours and reflect on the birth of Christ but then December 25 is history and you remain still in whatever state you were. 

Whatever you were dealing with prior to Christmas is still going to need prayer and at times you may feel overwhelmed conjuring up ‘holiday spirit’ when you are broken inside. All the images of perfect Christmases shown by Facebook posts, media and the like may want to make you scream. 

Jesus cares about you and the struggles you are going through. He wants you to be able to trust him to work things out for your good. You may have a pretty complex stronghold and it can be overwhelming at times. Today’s verse wants to have you be still and wait and trust. Perhaps 2022 can be a year of new beginnings fully trusting God. 

PRAYER: Lord I love celebrating your birth but the man made idealistic things sometimes make me sad. I choose to remember you and the real reason for the festivities. Help me to look for those who need a listening ear or a hug this time of year. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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