Remembering the Lord During the Holidays

Around this time of year, when everyone is setting up their trees, buying gifts, and finishing work or school assignments, it can be hard to think of anything else because the holidays demand so much of our attention. But as children of God, we need to be especially mindful of what the holidays really mean. We need to take time each day to honor our Heavenly Father for the gift of Jesus Christ and all the many blessings we have received through His only begotten Son. 

Titus 3:4-6 (NLT) says, “But when God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.”

This verse really shows us just how merciful God is. Instead of pushing us aside or leaving us to figure things out on our own, He sent His one and only Son as a sacrifice for us. Think about that for a moment—God cared enough to provide a way for us to be made right with Him, even though we don’t deserve it. Because of His mercy, we have every reason to be thankful, no matter what kind of struggles or success we have. 

The thankfulness we show God isn’t just a good feeling in our hearts. It shows up in how we live, how we think, and how we choose to keep Him first each day. We have the privilege as His children to continue to pray and to seek Him, like Jesus said in Matthew 6:33 (NLT): “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” This means that we put our Heavenly Father first and let His way rule over our ways; His ways are always best and full of love.

 

To be close to God is not a chore. It’s a gift. Jesus Christ showed us what it looks like to stay connected to the Father who loves us so much. Even during busy and exciting seasons like the holidays, God is still near and ready to spend time with us. When we pause and remember Him, we’re not giving something up—we’re gaining peace, joy, and a deeper understanding of what truly matters. Remembering the Lord helps keep our hearts focused and reminds us that His love is the greatest gift of all.

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

“Remembering the Lord During the Holidays”, written for aheartforchristdevotions.blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ our Lord!