December 12, 2025

Christmas joy comes in the morning; Christmas joy also comes in the mourning. Our young grandson found this out one Christmas when he was only eleven-years old. “Family Stories for God’s Glory,” tells the story of how Zach experienced both.

Part of Christmas joy in the morning is waking up with cousins you rarely get to see, excited about the days you will get to spend together. But now that joy was over and sadness had settled in on Zach’s heart as he tried to go to sleep that night after everyone had left for their faraway homes. Zach did what any wise person would do; He went to God’s word for comfort.

He was not disappointed. He opened his Bible to find the exact verse that eased his mourning and gave him the joy he needed.”God blesses those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” (Matt: 5:4 NLT) That joy was lasting and was not diminished by the absence of his beloved cousins.

Christmas can be very sad for various reasons, and joy might feel non-existent. But true, lasting joy can be had when we remember the reason for Christmas in the first place. Immanuel (God with us) came to die so that we now have an open door into God’s presence and can have fellowship with Him.

Are there circumstances making you sad this Christmas season? Do you feel like you are in mourning? Check out the reason for your sadness. Likely you will find it is only temporary, belonging to this world. True, permanent joy for eternity can be yours for the asking.

Joy to the world, The Lord is come!

Joy in Jesus,

Charlotte

Link:godinlifesmoments.com

“Family Stories for God’s Glory” is sold on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Blessings Book Store, Harrisonburg, Va. Books may also be ordered directly from: chburkholder12@gmail.com

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