Day 1: The Reality Behind the Picture
Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
Devotional: The Christmas story we've sanitized hides real family drama—Mary's unexplained pregnancy, Joseph's heartbreak, families torn by shame and confusion. We do the same today, glossing over financial stress, relationship tensions, and loneliness to maintain our "picture-perfect" Christmas. But God didn't send Jesus into a greeting card scene; He sent Him into messy reality. Your struggles aren't disqualifications from God's peace—they're exactly where Jesus meets you. Stop pretending everything is fine. God's greatest work often happens in our most chaotic moments. The peace Jesus offers isn't about having a perfect life; it's about having a present Savior in your imperfect one.
Reflection: What are you glossing over this season that needs God's peace?
Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
Devotional: The Christmas story we've sanitized hides real family drama—Mary's unexplained pregnancy, Joseph's heartbreak, families torn by shame and confusion. We do the same today, glossing over financial stress, relationship tensions, and loneliness to maintain our "picture-perfect" Christmas. But God didn't send Jesus into a greeting card scene; He sent Him into messy reality. Your struggles aren't disqualifications from God's peace—they're exactly where Jesus meets you. Stop pretending everything is fine. God's greatest work often happens in our most chaotic moments. The peace Jesus offers isn't about having a perfect life; it's about having a present Savior in your imperfect one.
Reflection: What are you glossing over this season that needs God's peace?
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