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13. Simple Christmas Worship Ideas to Find Joy and Peace Amid a Busy Holiday
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Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hustle? Does December feel like a race to accomplish everything, leaving you frazzled and distracted from the true meaning of Christmas? What if this year could be different? In this episode of Habits of Hope, Ginger Harrington and Larissa Traquair unpack how to keep Christ at the center of Christmas while managing holiday stress and embracing joy-filled worship.
You’ll discover simple, actionable ways to reorder your priorities, find peace, and cultivate a meaningful Christmas season that reflects your faith. From exploring the wise men’s journey in Matthew 2 to practical tips for putting worship first, this episode is packed with insights to help you keep the holy in your holiday.
Key Takeaways:
- Reorder Priorities: Reflect on what your schedule says about your Christmas focus and choose to put worship first.
- Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas: Approach the Christmas story with fresh eyes and a heart open to awe.
- Balance Holy and Fun: Learn how to enjoy the celebrations without losing focus on the true reason for the season.
- Give Your Best to God: Like the Magi, offer your treasures—time, talents, and priorities—as an act of worship.
- Practice the Ministry of Presence: Bless others by showing up for those who may feel lonely or far from family.
Scriptural Focus:
- Matthew 2:10-12: The wise men’s journey shows us how to seek Christ, rejoice, and worship through giving and obedience.
- Luke 12:34: Reflect on where your treasure is this Christmas—it reveals the location of your heart.
- Philippians 4:4: Choose joy as a form of worship, transforming your mindset during the holiday season.
Action Steps for a Worshipful Christmas:
- Audit your calendar to identify how you’re spending your time.
- Add worship to your to-do list and start your day with Christ.
- Use sacred traditions like scripture reading, music, or lighting candles to refocus on Jesus.
- Participate in the Christmas Worship Challenge on Ginger’s website.
- Reflect on God’s promises and seek ways to obey His leading during the holidays.
Chapters
- 00:00 Reordering Priorities for a Meaningful Christmas
- 02:47 The Essence of Worship During the Holidays
- 06:11 Rediscovering the Wonder of Christmas
- 08:57 Joy as a Central Theme of Christmas
- 11:48 Entering into
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