Does Christmas feel more painful than peaceful this year? 🎄💔 If you are dealing with grief at Christmas or feeling lonely this Christmas, this video is for you. Shawna Marie Bryant explores John 14:27 to help you find peace of mind and heart even when Christmas hurts. If the carols and glittering lights feel like a spotlight on your loneliness or an empty chair at the table, you are not alone. You don’t have to choose between your grief and your faith. ▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE @BeginAgainGod Today, we are unpacking a specific promise Jesus gave His disciples in John 14:27—a gift of peace that doesn't depend on your circumstances. We often feel pressure to be happy during the holidays, but the very first Christmas wasn't sanitary or perfectly joyful; it was messy, chaotic, and broken. That is exactly where Emmanuel, "God with us," meets you. 🔍 In this video, you will discover: Why it’s okay if you don't feel "merry" right now. How to turn Jesus’ promise into a prayer that changes everything. Why the "messiness" of the Christmas story proves God is close to your pain. A simple way to invite God's light into your darkness. Join me as we learn a Scripture-based prayer that connects your pain to God’s presence. Hope isn't the absence of sorrow; it is the presence of Jesus right in the middle of it. 📖 Scriptures Mentioned: John 14:27 (NLT): "I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart..." Romans 12:15: "Mourn with those who mourn." Isaiah 53:3: The Messiah as a "man of sorrows." Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted..." 🙏 A Prayer for Your Heart Today: "Lord, You promised to give us peace of mind and heart. Unlike world peace, Your peace settles over the messiness. Fill me with the peace that only You can give, and keep me from being troubled or afraid. Amen." 👇 Watch Next: How to keep from losing hope. https://youtu.be/krRGy8aStH0?si=ZkuNnsTqkuNxMXYb #WhenChristmasHurts #GriefAtChristmas #BlueChristmas #ChristianEncouragement #BelieveAndSpeak #PeaceOfMind #Emmanuel #GodWithUs

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