Bartimaeus was a man that suffered so much, but in the moment of crisis, he stood tall, he spoke up, and he ran to Jesus. He didn’t let anything hold him back. May we be the same kind of people who throw off restraints and are willing to intercede fervently for God and His heart for our lives.

Whether the family you will see over Christmas is difficult or easy to be with, arrive filled up and show genuine concern. Let offenses roll off your back, and let your proven character shine.

As you navigate this busy Christmas season, interact with people in such a way that makes a difference in their life. Put grumbling and complaining aside, and let God work in you so that He Shines through you.

Jesus may have come as a baby, but He is so much more. He lived and died a sinless life, so that we can worship Him in our hearts as King. Is He your focus this holiday season? When He is, the tension and stress can give way to His peace.

When you think about your life and the things God has done for you, does your heart respond appropriately to God’s work? Pray God would help you to have a heart with a vertical focus that responds in thanksgiving and praise.

There is so much above us. Yet, in God’s choosing, He made us but a little lower than the heavens. We are made in His image, and we were created with purpose. Let this cause you to look up in awe and live from a place of humble surrender before Him.

There is a reason for the season that you are in. No matter the trials or blessings, trust the Lord and give Him your yes. Make it a point to rest in the Lord and encounter Him in whatever season you’re in.

If we want to leave a legacy, we have to pay attention to how God made us and to God’s will. This life, more than anything, is about being shaped into the image of the Lord Jesus Christ to the glory of God the Father. That is all that is going to matter when we stand before Him at the end of our life.

If you’re feeling frustrated in midlife, give it to the Lord and experience the freedom of knowing that God has something more for you. There is a reason for the season that you’re in. Lean into trusting the Lord, and lean into the relationships that God has placed in your life.

Parents, as you lead, steward your child’s heart and not just their behavior. Lead them in trust of the Lord and a generous life. And recognize that not every lesson has to come from you; allow life and the Lord to bring instruction and discipline as well.