Oh gracious Savior, Above all else at Christmastime, I thank you for willingly coming down from your heavenly throne to walk among us and experience life in a fallen world. Thank you for loving your people so deeply that you chose to suffer and die in order to show us the way to your kingdom. Thank you for opening the door to freedom and salvation through your life, death, resurrection, and ascension, Jesus. Lord, you know my heart’s longing to be a mother. You know the pain and emptiness I feel, especially around the holidays. I ask that you strengthen my heart and give it rest, Lord. Open my eyes to see the gracious gifts you have lavished upon me, and increase the gratitude in … [Read more...]