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 with joy, but it can also bring a lot of stress and anxiety. I think that’s especially true for mothers and matriarchs trying to make a beautiful Christmas for their family, despite the inherent busyness, family dynamics, travel and financial pressures.

 

I know I’m frazzled, stressed and grasping for energy to get things finished. (How is it December 10 already?!)

 

Are you at that place too, Divas?

 

I want to write more about what our family is going through right now, but it’s a lot to explain. Nothing bad is happening, it’s just military life stuff. Dealing with the unknown, you know? That is heavy at any time of year, but especially right now. When one  should be so filled with joy, I am struggling to stay present and enjoy the season. I imagine that many of you feel your own type of stress unique to your lives.

 

But the central message of Christmas is peace.. The angels proclaimed it when they announced Jesus’ birth: “Peace on earth!” This peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of Jesus, who calms our hearts.

 

Jesus came into a chaotic, imperfect world to bring hope and rest. Amid the noise of holiday to-do lists and expectations, God invites us to pause and lay our anxieties at His feet. His peace transcends understanding—it’s a gift, just like the gift of His Son.

 

Let’s just pause for a minute here.

 

Take a moment to bring your anxieties to God in prayer. Write down what is weighing on your heart this season. Ask Him to replace your worries with His peace and to help you focus on the true meaning of Christmas.

 

And let’s keeping working on it through the week.

 

Let’s choose one way to slow down this week. It could be as simple as turning off your phone (COMPLETELY!), lighting a candle and praying, or just spending five minutes reflecting on God’s love on your daily drive. Let this time remind you that His peace is always within reach.

 

PS – if you want more Christmas content – we have 10 yearssssssss of Devotional Diva Christmas devotionals in our archives!