May joy, peace, and hope remain with you this Christmas

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For many, the Christmas season is a source of joy, a welcome brightness in the dark, cold winter. But for many others, the holidays can bring with them a sense of loneliness, or stress, or open afresh the wounds of bereavement.

 

Whether you’re buzzing with excitement or burdened with care, I’d like to share this benediction from Following the Star:

 

Move quietly now through your day.

Joy, peace and hope remain.

Seek out the company of friends,

Remind yourself that God is near,

And allow small moments of joy to return

For the healing of your heart.