Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
Is there room for Jesus in your heart?
****Note: I wrote this post last week and “scheduled” it to be delivered on Christmas Eve. This morning, I realized it was still sitting in my draft folder. I pray that you were able to find time to reflect on the peace and presence of God, and may this “late” message prove to be right on time.
There are many songs of this season that touch my heart.
My all-time favorite Christmas song is “O Holy Night” because it reiterates the sacredness and holiness of the moment Jesus Christ entered this world. But there is a voice in “Joy to the World” that has resonated with me for several years.
I must admit, I was very familiar with this song because it was probably one of the most popular Christmas carols during my childhood. I heard it sung so many times that I didn’t take the time to listen to the words, neither did I allow the meaning to really register in my mind.
A few years ago I really listened to the words and “let every heart prepare Him room” almost took my breath away.
As we celebrate over the next two days, many of us are in different places today than we were last year.
We have experienced loss, disappointments, changes that we didn’t anticipate.
As an adoptee, Christmas has not always been a wonderful holiday for me. There was always a constant nagging in my heart about my beginnings and were people missing me or even searching for me while I was spending time and commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ with the only family I had ever known.
Grief.
Loss.
Disappointment.
Questions.
Dread.
Apprehension.
All of these emotions and more can quickly take up residence in our hearts. If they are the dominant emotions, there will not be any room in our heart for Christ.
Today give space—not just for your emotions, but please take inventory to see if you have room for Jesus.
Give your worries to Jesus and allow Him to give you the beautiful gift of the Peace of His Presence.
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 NKJV
May your rest in His presence today and in the days to come!
END OF YEAR NOTE-
I am hopeful that you take time this week to give and receive love from those you treasure most, relax, and reflect as you prepare for 2024. The next newsletter will be sent on Friday, January 5, 2024.
As always, please know that I am praying for you! I would appreciate your prayers for me and my family as well. If you are led, simply reply to this email with a simple prayer or word of encouragement. I need them so that I can be effective and obedient in this assignment He has given me.
Blessings to each of you. Looking forward to reconnecting in 2024!