In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, for the first time ever in December, I've been carving out time for stillness and restorative moments. My tendency is to cram in too much in too little time, then find myself overcommitted, stressed, anxious and exhausted. Can you relate? The other day I found myself frustrated because I'd not gotten Christmas decorations up and cards mailed in the time frame I'd wanted it done. When I slowed down long enough to listen and pay attention, what I sensed The Lord speaking to me was the reminder, joy is in the journey, not the destination. If all I am concerned about is checking items off my to-do list, so I can then go on and check more items off, I've totally missed the point. In that moment, I experienced a mindset shift. As I've prioritized self-care, let some expectations go, slowed down, and been intentional in pausing for moments of stillness and quiet reflection, I'm truly enjoying the spirit of this magical, wonderous season and being present. After all, presence and being present, is one of the greatest gifts we can give - to God, to ourselves, and to others.

If you find yourself spread thin, stressed out, weary, or even dreading the holidays, I encourage you to slow down, make time to simply be still, let go of trying to do so much, be present, and focus on gratitude. In doing so, may you find peace, strength, and the reassurance that God is with you in every moment. This Flourish Newsletter offers several resources to encourage your heart and soul.

Prayer: "Lord, help us to find strength in stillness. In a world that tells us we must always be doing, remind us that true peace is found in Your presence. May we intentionally seek quiet moments to connect with You and to trust in Your love. Amen."

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year...or is it? When the Holidays are Hard is a 9-day email series that will acknowledge some of the challenges we face in our relationships with others during this season. Each day you will receive a short, topical study containing practical, biblical wisdom from writers we love. Or opt for the PDF and download them all. Whether you feel weighed down by the stressful expectations of hosting and gifting, apprehensive about seeing certain family members, worried about what the gossip will be at the table this year, or just simply alone, I hope something in this series will hold your hand as you walk into the days ahead.

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In Joy,

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