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Here we are in the beginnings of the Christmas season, and I already feel surrounded by lots of the swirling and twirling activities that accompany the season. Every year, I have to keep my heart in check, and consciously choose to Whom or what I will give my devotion. (Devotion: love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or a cause.) Will I choose Jesus or will I choose the season?
I invite you to join me in reading the 25-day devotional, "Who is this Jesus and Why did He Come?". Each day, 5 defining verses are provided for you to "be still in" during the rush of the holy-days. This small booklet can be found on-line at www.respitefortheweary.com.
He is so much more than a baby in a manger! Find out this Christmas, that it's really not about our initial devotion to Him; rather, it's about His Christmas devotion to us...

My Spirit remains in your midst. Fear not. Haggai 2:5b
Dear Lord,
You are in the midst of us; we are surrounded by your love! And because of your Spirit, you are in the midst of our hearts as well. Cause you abiding Spirit to grant us both inner peace and outer protection. Because of you, we will not fear. In Jesus' Name, Amen.