Today, I have a gift I want to give you. I’s a gift EVERY WOMAN NEEDS! And it’s tucked inside this short video. I recorded it last week for a friend’s Christmas give-away, but after I finished it, I just knew God wanted me to give it to you too! So, instead of reading about it, please click the arrow below so I can tell you about it.
I’ve got a question and a give-away for you, but first here are some things I want to share::
Printable Christmas Prayer
For those hopping over from my P31 devotion today, welcome! That story I share in the video is the year that led to the writing of my Christmas prayer. If you’d like to receive a FREE printable version of it, please enter your email in the box below and click signup.You’ll receive an email within 24 hours that include links to download the prayer as a printable 4×6, 5×7 or 8×10 you can frame for yourself and give as gifts.
Confident Heart Online Study
I also want to invite you to join me and women from all over who will gather here beginning January 16th to read through my book, A Confident Heart. We’ll walk through each chapter together and discover how we can overcome self-doubts and strong or even subtle insecurity by learning how to to live in THE security of God’s promises! I’m so excited about all God’s laying on my heart for our study, and I’d love for you to be part of this special community where we’ll share encouragement, prayers and stories of all that God is doing in and through us!
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Enter Today’s Give-away
How you are going to give yourself grace this Christmas? I’ll share my answer in the comments below. You can share yours and any other thoughts you have about video message or the topic of my devotion and you’ll be entered to win this gift pak just in time for Christmas:
- Copies of my book (for you & two friends)
- 3 Sets of Confident Heart conference calls (optional)
- $10 Starbucks gift card
- Godiva Chocolate Bar
Click below this post where it says “Share Your Thoughts” and do just that. Then be sure to share this post with friends (see those tell-a-friend buttons? They make it really easy). If you do, leave another comment and tell me. You’ll be entered twice! {Update: Congratulations Angel Miller (your were selected in our prayerful yet random drawing for a winner. We’ll email you details! Thank you all for entering. Be sure to sign up for email updates in the sidebar so you don’t any future give-aways!)
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I am giving myself grace this Christmas by striving to seek the manger more fully this year. It has been a year of changes and as my kids are teens this year and will not be with me on Christmas morning I’m trying to make the best memories for them. Just spending time and trying to show them it’s all about where you are with God not what’s under the tree.
Gods grace has been sufficient for me! This year I have had to choose Joy and Grace this Christmas. My 17 year old son has been missing for over a month. So this Christmas will not be the same for my daughter or I. When the state police called saying they needed a recent picture of my son for them and the Missing and exploited children my heart wanted to sink into despair, but God has given me strength to choose joy and keep going and doing all that he wants me to do. We are going to celebrate the birth of Jesus because He isworthy of that celebration whether or not my family is together for Christmas.
Thank you for all your encouragements Renee!
Thank you so much for sharing your heart. There is something peaceful about spending quiet time with God then going away feeling refreshed in His presence and to know His grace.
Just don’t remember if I posted before or now, but I really enjoyed listening to the message.
at first i was like “yay! giveaway” and jumped right over but you video really spoke to me. you reminded me to pause be in rest with God. i love how you are gracing yourself with not doing Christmas cards. that was the one thing i hurried to finish and i was just going to do a card and not a mini letter but still did it all. i think its true we as women don’t tend to give ourselves a lot of grace but after listening to this i am looking for opportunity. thank you!
I so enjoy reading the emails that are sent to me everyday from Proverbs 31 Ministries. It really helps me stay focused. I am giving myself grace with much less perfect expectations this Christmas. Looking forward to spending Christmas with my wonderful family.Jesus is the reason for the Season. I also shared on Facebook.
I am giving myself grace this year by slowing down and enjoying the season with my family. It really doesn’t matter if every kind of cookie or baked good doesn’t get baked or if every stocking stuffer is not bought. I always put a lot of pressure on myself to get everything done. This is the first year that all my kids are out of the house and what really matters is the time we spend together. Jesus is the reason for the season and although I enjoy all that goes a long with the season it is truly not worth getting stressed over. I just want to enjoy my time together.
I am going to give myself grace by not having to have the “perfect gifts” for my kids. They have enough stuff, that’s for sure! I always want to get that perfect gift, but the real gift I can give them is centering Christmas around the true meaning – Jesus! We have been having worshipful Christmas music playing as much as possible and it has led to a very peaceful, instead of stressful, Christmas season!
YES! Grace, Grace, AMAZING GRACE that saved a wretch like me; I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see! I am so thankful for the gift of Grace! Thank you for sharing; I, too, enjoy my manger scenes and they are the first part of my Christmas decorating. All the other is just bells and whistles. I pray you have a GRACED FILLED Christmas as you rest in Him!
My family is giving each other grace this year as we have decided not to exchange gifts… just enjoy being together and celebrating the birth of God’s greatest gift to us…his son. It doesn’t matter what is under the tree, it is about the people together around it. Merry Christmas and Blessings to you all.
I am allowing myself time to feel God’s Grace by eliminating much of the craziness of the season. No Christmas cards, no excessive candy making and baking, not trying to be super woman. I am making time to spend with friends and family. I am focusing on honoring my husband and son with as much positive energy and prayer as I can muster. I am eternally grateful for the life and blessings God has given me. Merry Christmas and many thanks for all you do!
I shared this on Facebook! Thanks for the holiday spirit!
Grace… is a gift from God. Relax during Christmas and enjoy Jesus’s Birthday with your family. Family time is MORE important than any gift you can purchase.
I will give myself grace ths year by just embracing what this season truly means. My 15 yr old daughter decorated the tree, without me ” re-arranging” the ornaments. She was just beaming. She took joy in being allowed to decorate her way. I just sat and fed off of her excitement. We also started Advent devotions this year. When finances are low, it brings God and sharing His love with people the focus as opposed to the stuff we buy.
Tweeted to 159 followers … at least one of which is someone I follow since that’s how I knew to come here! 🙂
I shared this giveaway on FB!
Having just completed the online Bible study “A Confident Heart” with Melissa Taylor, I’m already learning to rest in God’s promises. I am preparing to share this book and study with other women of our church in the new year as we lay the foundation for a women’s mentoring ministry.
Instead of rushing to complete my list of things to do, this year I am slashing the list and slowing down to look for God in the ordinary. I want to take advantage of those divine appointments He has prepared for me so I may show His love and grace to others.
I am giving myself grace to enjoy Christmas this year even though it’s not going to be exactly like it is every year. Some family won’t be here Christmas day, most of us are on a tight budget. I’m going to relax and just enjoy time with family, and not worry that there aren’t tons of presents. Because really it is about Jesus’ presence, not worldly presents!
I am going to give myself grace by focusing on God this season and not on pleasing those around me! It is not my job to be everything to everyone in my family during this season but to focus on the joy and love we were given!
I’m a stay at home mom since September, so God’s blessed me with time and by His grace I’ve not filled it all up yet! I’m experiencing grace in being able to have ample time for prayer/devotions and also work through a bible study with a neighbor. Our Christmas season has been very peaceful and I think part of it is because of these things, but also letting go of the Christmas cards, deciding to give to those in need rather than stress about the perfect gifts for family who really have more than enough. We’ve tried really hard to shift our focus to Christ and God’s heart this Christmas instead of Santa, presents, baking and the craziness that quickly follows!
Thank you for that reminder that we can rest in God’s grace. That is something I have been struggling with lately and been trying to love myself the way that God loves me. And then to pass that love on. What a terrific way to enter into the Christmas season. Thank you for sharing.