Pause+Pray

Many people equate the holiday season with presents and material goods. We must remember, though, that the true focus of the season is the gift of Christ's birth.

Sometimes it is not uncommon for little children to be afraid of the dark. While the darkness can feel scary or uncertain, the light brings clarity, a new way of seeing.

Today, as we meet for Thanksgiving with family, whether from near or far, may we find a moment to express gratitude for all that God has provided, perhaps in the very action of giving to another.

What aspects of your past might you be ready to let go of, for greater freedom and light?

What does God have to do with the normal, everyday stuff? Ask yourself if you let God into every part of our life.

In Mary’s Magnificat she prays, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior” (Luke 1:46-47). How do we find true joy?