Lord,
Remind me this Christmas season, and always, that I am never forgotten. Anchor my heart in the truth of your Word, not in the confusion of my thoughts. When I feel invisible—even in crowded rooms—whisper to my soul that I am engraved on the palms of your hands. Let this truth steady me, comfort me, and draw me near.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Elevation Rhythm joins Michael Foust to talk about what they’re seeing firsthand as the UniteUS movement sweeps college campuses across the country. The group shares why thousands of students are showing up, how young people are encountering Jesus, and what it’s been like to be part of something they say “felt like home.” They also reveal new music on the way and tease a return to touring after wrapping up their first-ever headline run.
Peace through Jesus? (1-Minute Devotion) – Really dude? How does that work? Look around, life is anything but peaceful!
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The holiday season often carries a tension between joy and heaviness. While we celebrate the birth of Christ with wonder, expectations, busyness, grief, and change can steal our peace. In John 14:27, Jesus reminds His disciples that true peace doesn’t come from a perfectly executed holiday or a trouble-free life—it comes from Him alone. When our hearts feel overwhelmed by demands or sadness, we are invited to return to the Prince of Peace and receive the rich, lasting calm only He can give. This season, peace becomes possible not by doing more, but by turning our focus back to Jesus, who is always with us.
Lord,
It is easy to become focused on myself—my rights, my desires, my expectations. Help me fix my eyes instead on the humility of Jesus. Let His example reshape my attitude and my actions. Remove any entitlement within me and replace it with a servant’s heart. Reveal the places where I do not reflect Your character, and change me so I can love and serve as Christ did.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
God, as we enter this beautiful Christmas season, we welcome You into our hearts and our celebrations. Strengthen our faith through Your Spirit so that Christ may dwell in us fully. Help us stay rooted in Your truth, anchored in Your love, and attentive to the ways You are working around us. Give us soft, responsive hearts that reflect Your compassion, and make us ready to share the hope of Christ with those around us.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
“Me, I sinned? (1-Minute Devotion) – What? All have sinned, how can that be? I’m a good person, doesn’t that count for something?
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Amid the commercial noise, the crowded schedules, and the pressure that often surrounds the Christmas season, it is easy to lose sight of what we are truly celebrating. At the heart of Christmas is hope—the birth of the One who came to redeem, restore, and reconcile us to God.
Jesus is not just a source of hope; He is our only hope. He is the divine light breaking into the world’s deep darkness, fulfilling every promise spoken by the prophets. Long before Bethlehem, God announced His plan:
"The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel."
— Isaiah 7:14
Immanuel means “God with us.” Not distant. Not abstract. Not theoretical. God with us.
Imagine the shepherds—social outcasts, considered unimportant by society—keeping watch on an ordinary night. Suddenly, their silence is interrupted by the glory of heaven:
"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people… Today… a Savior has been born to you."
— Luke 2:10–11
God chose the lowly to first hear this announcement. Their hope, and ours, arrived quietly in a manger but powerfully in purpose. The birth of Jesus demonstrates a truth we often forget: God always fulfills His promises, even when the wait is long and the path is unexpected.
The hope Jesus brings is not temporary or fragile. It does not depend on circumstances, emotions, or achievements. This is hope that heals broken hearts, steadies anxious minds, and anchors our souls in something everlasting.
The Holy Spirit fills us with this hope—so much so that it can overflow into the lives of others. As we celebrate Christ’s birth, we are invited to let His light shine in us and through us, offering the hope we have received to a world in need.
TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
— Romans 15:13
YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER
Glorious Father in heaven,
Thank You for the incredible hope You have given us in Your Son, Jesus. Thank You for the gift of His birth and for the mercy and grace this season represents. Forgive me when I become consumed by busyness and forget the eternal hope You have provided. Fill me again so that Your hope overflows from my heart into every part of my life.
In the holy, precious name of Jesus I pray,
Amen.
Lord,
Help me remove the things that get in the way of You and Your glory. Quiet the noise in my mind and the distractions in my heart. Help me let go of resentment and guilt. Support me as I work to simplify my priorities, always keeping You at the top. When I become preoccupied or overwhelmed, remind me that the best room in my heart is the one prepared for You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
God has plans for me? (1-Minute Devotion) – Really, how can I be assured of that? Is He going to sign a contract with me?
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Jaciara describes that during these **hard times**, find **inspiration** through faith, knowing that **god will make a way**. Remember to **trust** in **Jesus** and remain **christian**, even when facing adversity. Lean on your beliefs and know that things will improve.
Exhaustion doesn’t just drain the body—it drains the will. As Clarence describes from his week of disrupted sleep and long hours, fatigue has a way of turning even the strongest resolve into quiet surrender. The phrase “fatigue makes cowards of us all” becomes painfully true when our strength is depleted, and every step forward feels heavier than the last.
Perhaps your weariness looks different.
Maybe you have been searching for a job with no success.
Maybe you’ve poured yourself into your ministry or business, seeing little fruit.
Maybe you’ve prayed faithfully, waiting for God’s answer, yet the silence continues.
Weariness, in all its forms, is familiar to every believer.
What we sometimes forget—especially during the Christmas season—is that Christ came for the weary. He came to lift the burden of sin, yes, but also to strengthen those weighed down by the pressures and disappointments of life. Isaiah reminds us that Jesus gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. His power flows most fully when we openly admit our weakness.
The beauty of God’s strength is that it does not appear when we are at our best—it appears when we finally confess we can’t keep going on our own. Acknowledging our inability positions us perfectly to receive His ability.
So while this season may tell us to hold everything together, Jesus gently says the opposite:
You don’t have to.
You don’t need to rely on your own strength.
You can come to Him exactly as you are—tired, weak, worn—and He will restore you.
When you lean on Christ, you’ll find enough strength for today, and enough hope to believe you can rise again tomorrow.
TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
— Isaiah 40:29
YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER
Lord,
I’m tired. I’m tired of waiting, tired of fighting, and sometimes tired of praying. I come to You tonight because I need Your strength. I acknowledge that I cannot do this on my own. Restore me. Lift me out of my weakness and give me the strength I lack. Thank You that I can be honest before You and that Your power is always available when I call. I rest tonight knowing You have heard my prayer.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
There are moments in life when the world around us seems bright and festive, yet our own hearts feel dimly lit. That contrast can sting—especially during the holiday season, when expectations of joy are high and reality often feels far from picture-perfect.
Rachel Wojo, host of Untangling Prayer, shares a powerful story of encountering Emmanuel in one of the loneliest places imaginable: a hospital waiting room at 3 AM. Instead of twinkling lights, she faced fluorescent glare. Instead of joyful noise, she faced the anxious hum of machines and rushed footsteps. And yet—it was there she felt the weight of Jesus’ name in a new way.
God with us didn’t begin—and doesn’t end—in a Bethlehem stable. Emmanuel is God with us in the places we never wanted to be. God with us when fear tightens our chest. God with us when plans unravel. God with us when holiday expectations crash into painful realities.
The incarnation isn’t just a Christmas story; it is the eternal declaration that God stepped into our humanity so we would never face anything alone.
In every waiting room, every heartbreak, every sleepless night, every holiday that feels heavy—He is still Emmanuel. God with us. God with you. Right now.
Bible Reading:
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). — Matthew 1:23
Main Takeaways
Emmanuel means God with us in every circumstance—not just the joyful ones.
Jesus came to enter real human pain, fear, and loneliness.
God’s presence fills the moments that feel the most empty.
The name “Emmanuel” is God’s unbreakable promise: You are not alone.
We can praise God for being present even when our circumstances remain difficult.
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Emmanuel, for choosing to come close instead of loving us from a distance. Thank You that when You saw our sorrow, You didn’t just send comfort—you came Yourself.
I praise You for being God with us in every moment: the joyful, the ordinary, and the deeply painful. Thank You that Your presence does not depend on my circumstances. You are Emmanuel in the waiting rooms, in the fear, in the grief, and in the seasons that don’t look anything like I hoped.
When loneliness whispers that I am alone, remind me that Your very name declares otherwise. Thank You that I never face a single moment without You. Be Emmanuel to my heart today—God with me, right here, right now.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Reflection Scriptures:
Isaiah 7:14
John 1:14
Psalm 139:7–10
Hebrews 13:5
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You're a priest! The doctrine of the priesthood of all believers says every believer is a priest in the worship of God. So step into the sacred place of worship. And step up into the special place of the royal calling that you have, as kings, chosen of God into special relationship with Him. And step out into service, offering spiritual sacrifices, to be as engaged Christians, actively seeking to do His will.
The Advent season carries a beautiful intention, yet many of us enter it with schedules that feel more like pressure cookers than peaceful celebrations. Between holiday shopping, school programs, family gatherings, travel, work commitments, and endless to-do lists, it’s no wonder December often feels more overwhelming than joyful.
Scripture doesn’t ignore the need for hard work or productivity. But it does warn us about misplaced priorities and the unhealthy pace that can pull our hearts away from God. That’s exactly what happened to Martha. When Jesus arrived, she immediately sprang into action—cooking, preparing, serving—doing all the things she thought were necessary. Meanwhile, her sister Mary sat at Jesus’ feet, listening, resting, and receiving.
To Martha, this felt unfair. To Jesus, it revealed something deeper.
“Martha, Martha… you are worried and upset about many things.”
In other words: You’re busy, but you’re missing the better thing.
It’s easy to relate. Many of us run through December so fast that we barely hear the soft invitation of Christ calling us to slow down and sit with Him. Jesus Himself modeled this rhythm of rest. In the midst of a demanding ministry, He slipped away early in the morning to pray, to be still, and to reconnect with the Father (Mark 1:35). If the Son of God prioritized intentional quiet, how much more do we need it?
The danger of constant busyness is that we become spiritually drained. We lose joy. We lose patience. We lose perspective. And slowly, we begin to lose sight of why we’re celebrating in the first place.
Christmas is meant to draw our hearts toward the Savior—not toward stress.
If the season feels too full, too heavy, or too chaotic, perhaps God is gently whispering the same words Jesus spoke to Martha:
Choose what is better. Choose Me first.
Even if the list remains unfinished.
Even if the house isn’t picture-perfect.
Even if plans change or things go undone.
He is the One thing that matters most, and when we sit at His feet, peace returns.
Glorious God,
You are the sweetest gift of solitude. When I retreat from the noise of the world and quiet my heart before You, I find peace and nourishment that only You can give. I confess that I often turn to lesser things to soothe what only Your presence can heal.
Teach me to prioritize stillness. Make solitude with You a regular rhythm of my life—one that becomes so natural that I can turn to You anytime, anywhere. Quiet my distractions. Relax my striving. Help me learn to savor Your holy, life-giving presence.
Fill me with Your love, joy, and peace as I rest in You today.
In Jesus’ precious name,
Amen.
Father God,
Thank You for giving us a beautiful model of hospitality through Your Word. Help us to release the pressures of hosting and instead focus on welcoming people with Your peace. Soften our hearts toward every person who enters our home and every home we enter this season.
Teach us to greet others with grace, truth, and love. Fill our homes with Your presence so they may radiate peace on earth in the most ordinary and sacred ways. Let the atmosphere within our walls reflect the hope we have in Christ, and may our hospitality become a testimony of Your goodness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Give thanks, always! (1-Minute Devotion) – Really! How hard is that?
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