5 Things You Need Under the Tree This Christmas

5 Things You Need Under the Tree This Christmas

The other day a good friend asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year, and I honestly had no idea.

I love reading, but I have over 50 unread books sitting on my shelf.

I adore cute outfits, but my closet is overstuffed with clothes I haven’t worn in years.

I own six types of colored pens, 5 pairs of sunglasses (which I can never seem to find), and way too many unused kitchen appliances.

In short, I am more than blessed. In fact, I probably need to have a good garage sale and give away a few things.

I don’t need more of anything under my tree.

I lack for nothing, but I still have a desire for more. (Is there a support group for this?)

Yep, I confess I have an eternally long Amazon wish list, and I may have spent $200 at Target in the last month. (All I really needed was printing paper. I have no idea how the other 13 things made it into my basket.)

Yet, in my heart, I know that buying the latest techy gadget to magically turn things on and off in my house will not satisfy my soul.

Peace does not come from products. Peace is a person.

So this year, I’ve decided to re-think what I want under my tree, and I am inviting you to join me.

Are you weary from all the Christmas chaos and wondering how you can re-discover the wonder of worship? Join me this year by gathering the good gifts God so richly provides, instead of grappling for the sloppy leftovers in the clearance aisle at Walmart.

5 Things You Need Under the Tree This Christmas

Hope

Ask God to give you His supernatural hope as you wait and pray big with expectation. Unanswered prayers are just miracles in progress.  

“Oh! May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope!” (Romans 15:13, MSG)

Grace

Rather than gripe about the negative people in your life, request the gift of God’s inexhaustible grace. Purpose to become an ambassador of redemption and carry His kindness to lost souls.  

“So now we come freely and boldly to where love is enthroned, to receive mercy’s kiss and discover the grace we urgently need to strengthen us in our time of weakness.” (Hebrews 4:16, TPT)

Strength

More than anything this year, you need God’s persevering strength. Tap into the Holy Spirit’s power to help you stand strong for Him in the midst of your hard assignments.  

“He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, He gives renewed energy.” (Isaiah 40:29, NET)

Wisdom

When the path before you is dark, you desperately need discernment. Listen for God’s voice in the quiet whispering, “This is the way. Walk in it.” 

“Wisdom is a gift from a generous God, and every word he speaks is full of revelation and becomes a fountain of understanding within you.” (Proverbs 2:6, TPT)

Faith

Ask the Lord to help you wholeheartedly believe He is at work and to worship Him even when circumstances don’t seem to be going your way. Tell him that deep down you know He is in control, and you want to celebrate His goodness and glory.  

“Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.” (James 1:2-4, MSG)

Here’s the thing: God has already given us each of these gifts. We just need to unwrap them and use them in our daily lives.

What’s on your Christmas list? Spend a few minutes this week praying for Abba Father to fill you up with His most valuable gift.

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This Christmas, we can stop the shopping frenzy and say goodbye to social media insanity. We can slow down and treasure the true meaning of Christmas. As we upwrap the eternal gifts God has for us, His joy and peace will fill our hearts and spill out to bring His love to our families, our neighbors, and everyone we meet.

He longs to bring you goodness and light this year, friend. Don’t miss out on the most meaningful gift God sacrificially gave for us all.

What you truly need this Christmas is more Christ in you.

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6 Comments

  1. So glad this encouraged you, friend. One of the worship leaders at my church pointed me to The Passion translation, and the other one she likes is The Voice. I’ve enjoyed looking at both this year.

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