This is a question that comes up every year: How Do I Keep Christ at the Center of Christmas when there is so much going on? Today I have a few practical encouragements to really lean into the loveliness of Christ and keep our hearts and minds fixed on Him.
This is a question that comes up every year: How Do I Keep Christ at the Center of Christmas when there is so much going on? Today I have a few practical encouragements to really lean into the loveliness of Christ and keep our hearts and minds fixed on Him.
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Ways to Keep Christ at the Center of Christmas
Prayer
Martin Luther said once ““Work, work from early until late. In fact, I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” Luther said this when responding to a question about what his plans for the day were.”
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Matthew 26:41
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18
Ponder Scripture
People wondered and Mary pondered.
“When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. – Luke 2:15-19
Practice Contentment & Thankfulness
These are the teachable moments that teach us to stop and give thanks to God for what He HAS given us and praise His name that we have everything we need for life and godliness and that we are reconciled to Him and that is the greatest gift of all.
Think Upon the Loveliness of Christ
“He bride eyes not her garment,
but her dear bridegroom’s face;
I will not gaze at glory,
but on my King of grace;
not at the crown he gifteth,
but on his piercèd hand:
the Lamb is all the glory
of Emmanuel’s land.”
-From the hymn “The Sands of Time are Sinking” by A. Cousins
Book: The Loveliness of Christ – selections from Samuel Rutherford
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Resources
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Past Christmas Episodes:
SPF 020: Advent – How Then Shall We Live?: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode20
SPF 021: A Spirit of Generosity and a History of St. Nick: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode21
SPF 022: Awkward Family Christmas: www.sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode22
SPF 023: Christmas Traditions and Holy Days: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode23
SPF 063: The Theology of Gifts: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode63
SPF 064: Hope – The Lord is My Righteousness: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode64
SPF 065: The Lord’s Perfect Timing: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode65
SPF 066: The Christmas Special with Andy Hlushak: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode66
SPF 105: The Genealogy of Christ and the Meaning of Christmas: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode105
SPF 106: Joy! Making our Home in Christ: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode106
SPF 107: The Christmas Spectacular with Andy Hlushak: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode107
SPF 138: Christmas, The Garden, and Submission: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode138
SPF 139: Christmas Special with Andy Hlushak: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode139
Countdown Prayer Chain: http://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/blog//how-to-make-a-countdown-paper-prayer-chain-with-your-kids?rq=christmas
