Christmas Is Over

Christmas is such a wonderful time.  A time of hope and joy.  A time of peace and comfort.  Even in my grief, I have been able to find ways to enjoy this season. 

Sometimes it is hard when Christmas is over though.  It's like there is this build up for a whole month, then December 25th arrives, and afterwards we are left with a what now feeling.  It's as if the world is just slightly less special.

I found a devotional from 2017 that touches on this.  I thought I would share with you all.  Hope you enjoy!  May you always remember that God is here with you.  Press into Him my friends!

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A Prayer of Hope for When Christmas Is Over
By Debbie McDaniel

“…I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10



Often this day after Christmas can seem maybe, not so sparkly. You might be feeling like the holiday spirit came and went by too fast. Maybe you never did get everything done, but now that the big day is gone, you're already vowing to make next year even more special. Messy house calling your name, organization of it all begging for attention, returns waiting to be done, toys already broken, lights going out...

Deep breath.

His reminder to our hearts this morning: Christmas may be over, but He never changes.

Though some days seem to have lost their shine, He's still the same.

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

On all the big, celebration days and on all the days in between.

The manger is empty and so is the tomb. Jesus didn't stay there, He's alive today, our Emmanuel, "God with us."

Whatever you might be facing, don't ever doubt His great love for you. He sees you and He cares. He made a way for us to be free.And that truth puts all the joy and "Merry" in Christmas and the New Year too.

We still have such reason to celebrate, we still have great reason for joy, today, and every day.

For He is with us.

Resting there today. Hope you are too.

May His peace and joy fill your heart and home today, more than ever before. On this day after Christmas and through the whole New Year.

Dear God,

Fill us with your joy and the peace of your Spirit. Thank you for your reminder that both in seasons of celebration and in seasons of brokenness, you’re still with us. You never leave us. Thank you for your daily Presence in our lives, that we can be assured your heart is towards us, your eyes are over us, and your ears are open to our prayers. Thank you that your surround us with favor as with a shield, and we are safe in your care. We choose to press in close to you, in all these days after Christmas. Thank you for giving us this hope we can carry all year through.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen