Devotionals
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Merry Christmas
Dear God: I’m sitting at home on Sunday morning, looking at my Christmas tree. My kids are playing with their new advent calendar toys. My husband is in the kitchen, quietly and intently obliging my children’s request for breakfast: “something random.” Everyone is eagerly awaiting what Daddy dreams up; I gave him some easy ideas but I think he’s really going for it today; He’s got multiple cereals out, a pan, and pancake mix. My collarbone really hurts, but my concussion seems better today; I’m not so dizzy. I’m listening to my favorite legal commentators on YouTube, and my kids are even being pretty quiet. They show no signs of…
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Christmas Letters to God part III
Dear God, This Christmas still looks different than I thought it would, Lord, and I’m bringing that to You. I lay it at your feet. There isn’t quick healing here. Just soreness that lingers, memories that surface without warning, and a heart still learning how to rest and forgive myself. I’m not asking You to fix this right now. I just need You here. As my daughter says when she needs a cuddle: “just be with me!” I know You didn’t come into a perfect world. You came into a broken one. Into uncertainty. Into vulnerability. Into the middle of things. Not a magical setting, like the Christmas I imagined. You…
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Diva Christmas 2025 is Still NOT WHAT I EXPECTED
God- Why, God? Why? This wasn’t the devotional I wanted to write next, you know. I was supposed to be on an upward incline and write about how Christmas is messy AND magical. Wasn’t I? It’s Christmas and we’ve already been through so much this year. Not even just this year, but the last three months have felt like hell. I’ve leaned on you immensely. I’ve literally been brought to my knees. Broken bones, multiple broken pipes, emotionally broken children…everything breaks on deployment they say, and Murphy’s Law sure didn’t take long with us. So why, God, why give us more? A car crash?! A SERIOUS car crash. A totaled…
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Diva Christmas 2025
Dear God: I can’t believe I’m complaining about another Murphy’s Law occurrence during this season of underways where my husband is in and out on the boat! After the government shutdown, my cat breaking her leg, a plumbing issue and all of us being sick — I really thought we could have a peaceful Christmas. No. Another plumbing issue! Our advent is hijacked. We are on day 3 of no water. 😬 I’ll be honest, God, I’m a little annoyed. Why does everything in our yet-to-be-updated kids bathroom have to be breaking right. now. And why is it always something annoyingly expensive? Can I get some credit for this and…
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Welcoming the King
“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” – Matthew 21:9 Welcome to Devotional Diva Holy Week 2025 Divas! I have devotionals planned all week long! I like plans. (And planners!) I like answers. I like certainty. And military life rarely gives any of those, by nature. Right now, we’re in that weird limbo—waiting to see when he’ll be sent out again. It could be next month, or it could be months away. It’s like standing at the edge of something and not knowing if you’re supposed to brace or relax. I hate not knowing. It’s a feeling all too familiar,…
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Love
A Christmas Devotional: The Gift of Love “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16 (NIV) Christmas is a season that reminds us of God’s extravagant love. The birth of Jesus wasn’t just an event in history; it was the ultimate demonstration of God’s love for humanity. In a humble manger, in the quiet town of Bethlehem, love took on flesh and entered a broken world. That’s why I love Christmas so much. And I love to be extravagant with it and show my family and community…
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When Christmas Joy is a Little Janky
Or: Diva Christmas and the Very Wobbly Christmas Tree 1. Luke 2:10 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’” 2. Matthew 2:10 “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” The holidays are supposed to be a season of warmth, laughter, and joy. But what happens when everything feels…hard? And cold? When life isn’t picturesque and the world weighs heavy on your heart, the idea of joy can feel impossible. Family stuff, health challenges, finances, or loneliness (shout out to those with a deployed loved one!!) can shake up our holiday joy.…
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Diva Christmas 2024: Peace
Peace on Earth, Peace in Your Heart, Peace in Your Home I’m doing a short series entirely written by me this Christmas, keeping our tradition of Diva Christmas going! I hope my words can comfort and inspire you, faithful readers. • “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:6-7 • “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” — Luke 2:14 Christmastime is filled…
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Devotional Diva is Not Inactive!
What’s up divas? Happy Sunday. I just got back from a beautiful long road trip vacation with my family and I’m catching up on lots of things. I have a ton of things going on in my life right now — even more than usual. And if you followed me for very long at all, you know how dramatic my little military life can be. There’s always something, right? Murphy’s Law. I’m still having health struggles, and it’s just a constant matter of doctors appointments, keeping up with treatments like physical therapy and regular testing. I don’t wanna complain too much about it. I live in a lot of pain…
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I’m Still Devoted: Holy Week 2024
Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog written by Devotional Diva’s very own founder, Renee Fisher (@reneefisherauthor). I’m so happy and thankful she felt this devotional on her heart and wanted to share it with us here on Devotional Diva for Easter. I have even more encouraging content coming up for y’all this spring. In the meantime, be sure to check out @therealdevotionaldiva account on Instagram to get caught up on the Scripture Gardening inspiration + devotional prompts I’ve been posting. Happy Easter. He is Risen. So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her.”…
