A Prayer for Solace in the Midst of Holiday Hustle
Heavenly Father,
December.
Holiday hustle.
Busy, so busy. Parties, shopping, dinners, wrapping
Loud, so loud. In my loneliness, longing, heartbreak
Craving peace, craving quiet, craving You
Help me make space
Slow down
Search out still moments
Help me pause
Reflect
Quiet the chaos and just be
Instead of bustling about, centering on You
Instead of hustling, hushed and listening
Instead of amassing more, leaning into the real meaning
Remind me what this is all about
Show me where joy abides
Lead me to peace
Give me Your heart for this season
May I be found
Choosing to focus on those forgotten
Looking for the one alone
Not rushing past the downcast
Instead, showing lavish generosity
May I speak
Joy to the world
Peace unto men
Promises are kept
Faithfulness is fulfilled
May I believe
You are the Savior
The hope of all mankind
The only hope
For this broken, desperate world
May I remember
Longing for salvation has ceased
God with us, Immanuel, Jesus
He came
Came to love
And forgive
And restore
And bring back
And redeem
And set free
Came to open
Eyes and ears
Hearts and souls
To truth
Came to show the way
Lead the way
Make a way
To the Father
Jesus came
Jesus is here
Here in my rush.
Here in my hurt.
Here in the hard that looms so large.
You are always here
With me
The world rushes
I close my eyes
Thoughts flurry
I breathe You in
To-do list tugs
I tarry a little longer
It’s You, Jesus.
You are the One
I cherish and celebrate
Adore and await
This Christmas season
You, Only You.
Amen
