As Christmas approaches, this is a meaningful time to strengthen relationships with both your physical family and your spiritual family. Christmas has a way of gathering people together, but it also reminds us how much we need one another. Here are a few simple, practical ways to lean into that blessing while keeping our minds on the Lord.
Put down the phone and be present. Choose a face-to-face conversation over another scroll or text. Nothing replaces kind words spoken in person and sincere attention given to someone you love. This season is a great time to practice genuine love and honor within the home. (Romans 12:9–13)
Worship with the saints—and bring someone with you. When family visits, invite them to join you for worship and time with the church. Christmas can open doors for spiritual conversations that might not happen any other time of year. And for many, this season can be heavy on hearts—people need their spiritual family more than they may admit. “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works…” (Hebrews 10:24)
Read the Word with fresh Christ-filled eyes. Christmas is a powerful opportunity to point hearts back to Jesus. Take time before the day arrives to read (or reread) the story of Christ and the hope He brings. Like the Bereans, let’s be people who search the Scriptures with readiness. (Acts 17:11) Consider reading Luke 2, Matthew 1, John 1, and Isaiah 9:6–7.
Serve in ways that reflect the love of Christ. Christmas creates countless opportunities to serve—preparing food, checking on someone who may be lonely, helping a member in need, or quietly meeting a need without being asked. These moments may feel small, but they honor the Lord. “Let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:10)
The Lord blesses us with many opportunities every year, but Christmas has a special way of putting them right in front of us. Let’s use this season to strengthen our relationships—and to keep Christ at the center of it all.
Just a thought,
