How to celebrate Christmas all year long

The hope of Christmas doesn’t have to disappear when the tree is packed up and the lights are put away. Christmas is a reminder of God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises, and God’s faithfulness never ends.  

As we sing and give praise to God, we “make known among the nations what he has done” (Psalm 105:1). But we also remind ourselves that our God, the same God who sent His Son to earth so we could know Him, is at work all around us. 

When life isn’t perfect and God feels far away, remembering His faithfulness and recalling those times when He felt close and intimate can calm our hearts and bring us peace. 

3 Ways to Remember God’s Faithfulness All Year Long

1.Read about it.

The Bible is the story of God’s love for humanity and His faithfulness to those who love Him. As we read the Bible, we take comfort in remembering God not only provides for us in material ways, He gave us Jesus so we can have a relationship with God forever.

2. Write about it. 

Keeping a journal, written or mental, of the times God provided and comforted you, is a personal way to remember God’s faithfulness. Reading about a time He showed up and showed off in our lives helps us recall His character and “glory in his holy name” (Psalm 105:3).

3. Pray about it. 

There’s an old saying that if God feels far away, it isn’t because He moved! “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always” (Psalm 105:4). Always really does mean always. Cry out to God with your frustration. Ask Him to show you His presence and give you peace. 

For many, Christmas can be a painful reminder of who and what we lack. But when our focus is on Jesus and His permanent location in our hearts, we remember that we are never alone or abandoned.

Reflect: 

  • Can you remember a time when God answered your prayers in a clear and specific way? Take some time to reflect on that today. 
  • Have you ever specifically asked God to help you feel His presence in your life? Go ahead and give it a try. 
  • How would your perspective change if you focused on God’s faithfulness in the past rather than your current circumstances?

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