Day 20: Friday, December 22

During these days, I sense many people are unsure, restless, and anxious about more and more things in life. We are all looking for Peace. Yet, we forget that with Jesus in our hearts, that the gift of Peace, the Prince of Peace, our Emmanuel (God with Us) is a part of our daily lives. Our beliefs remind us that we are NOT alone, and the Holy Spirit is within us. The Spirit is ready to remove our anxiety and walk with us through our concerns. No doubt at times we lose hope, we lose focus, and we let the peace that Christ offers slip through our hearts because we forget that on our worst day or in our deepest fears - Emmanuel is with us 24/7. He gives us the Peace we need. Lauren Daigle (one of my favorites) has another song that powerfully addresses this subject  Click to listen.

Lord, thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your Church and to be connected with others. During this season, help me to be used by you, to be your hands, your eyes, and your feet. Help me not to avoid people because I think they may be hurting or that they may be having a tough time. Use me to be an instrument of your peace to others.

Slow my pace down, give me perspective, and bring to mind people who need an extra dose of your hope, joy and peace. Lord, give me the privilege of being Jesus to others as I share your peace in an authentic way this Christmas!

AMEN