God will heal your broken heart and bind your wounds. Psalm 147:2-5

Christmas brings excitement and joy, as we welcome families home. But it can be hard for those who experience sadness and loss. Losing a loved one is difficult. But God knows the sorrow of our pain. 

Those who have earned heavenly rewards are held by eternal hugs. God cradles them in care and comforts us with memories to treasure. He helps us remember who takes care of His children and reminds us why they are covered by His love. 

He knows the pain of our loss. God readies us to release our sadness. He replaces sorrow with strength and gives courage to remember why we are NOT alone. He blesses us with HOPE and arms us with everything we need to find strength from the power of mercy and grace. 

We must trust in God and humble our hearts for Jesus. The baby born to bring HOPE will shine the light of love and fill us with PEACE to prevail. When we are sad and miss those who won’t with us at Christmas, He will help us remember, because of His birth; they are already home. 

Dear God, Thank you for Jesus! Thank you for moments to be filled by the power of Your greatness. Arm us with strength as we remember those we love. Thank you for the time we shared. Fill us with PEACE, so we will embrace the gift of a grateful heart and be reminded why LOVE bears all things. Amen