Christmas is rapidly approaching, and with it comes so many emotions. For some, the season is joyful—yet for others, Christmas can feel complicated and painful.
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.” — Matthew 25:40
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone.” — 1 Timothy 2:1
“Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” — Psalm 37:4
“Then all the people gathered together…and Ezra the priest brought the Law before…all who could listen and understand. And he read it aloud from daybreak until noon … and all the people listened attentively…” — Nehemiah 8:1–3
“Show proper respect to everyone…” — 1 Peter 2:17
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” — Luke 2:19
“Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!” — Luke 2:14
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’” — Luke 2:10
“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”). — Matthew 1:23
“Cease striving, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” — Psalm 46:10
“I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake, and I will not remember your sins.” — Isaiah 43:25