A weary world. Rejoice.

the pain.
the hurt.
the heaviness.
the memories that chase you.
the words that continue to break you. 
the darkness that envelops you. 
the breath you can't seem to catch. 
the list that topples you with anxiety. 
the outside that doesn't match the inside.
the inside that doesn't match the outside.

the Savior that came for us,
to carry it all. 
the Word that became flesh,
to this world of chaos. 
the Hope of all humanity, 
to the forgotten and lonely. 
the Love that was born,
to fill the deep crevices in our heart. 
the Light that was born,
to finally and forever triumph over darkness. 

Be still today. 
Before your King of Kings.
Before your Prince of Peace. 
Before your Wonderful Counselor.
Before your Mighty God. 
Before your Eternal Father.

Quiet your soul.
So that the vastness of this Promised savior,
may dwell in your heart.
That He left His throne,
To come here as flesh.
To be with us.
Pursue intimate relationship
WITH US. 
Be vulnerable before your King. 
so that your heart will receive 
true intimacy with your Jesus. 
This miracle. This light. This hope. 
That was swaddled in a manger. 
Surrounded by the stars.
The very people He created. 

Let Him carry out His purpose in your life.
To take all that burdens you. 
Cause He desires you to walk in lightness. 
In freedom. 
Surrounded in His everlasting love. 
Release it all to Him. 
That is why He came. 
On this Christmas day in Bethlehem. 
To rescue us from this world. 

"When the time came to completion, 
God sent His Son, born of a woman, 
born under the law, to redeem those under the law, 
so that we might receive adoption 
as sons & daughters." Galatians 4:4-5

Merry Christmas. 
May He dwell in your heavy hearts today,
and fill them with the gift of heavenly hope. 

Emily Elizabeth