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I just love Christmas Eve. Attending Mass this evening is my favorite part of Christmas. I become\u00a0overwhelmed with joy, as\u00a0O Come All Ye Faithful<\/em>\u00a0announces the beginning of this holy day, this holy season.<\/p>\n

I cannot help but put myself\u2014and all those weary travelers who are with me in Church\u2014right in the Nativity scene. It is as if we are following the star of wonder … we are like the shepherds going to see the Baby in the stable … I pray, pray, pray that there is enough room in my own heart to make a manger for Jesus to lay His head …<\/p>\n

As we enter the Christmas season, I am so grateful that we\u00a0journeyed to Bethlehem together\u00a0this Advent! Thank you for subscribing to my blog emails and praying with Be Still: Advent Prayers for the Weary Woman<\/em> with me.\u00a0Whatever form of weariness you were experiencing, I\u00a0pray that you found a place of rest, comfort, and hope in your prayer time with the Lord. Our weariness may not miraculously vanish now that its Christmas. We may still be waiting. But in the journey, I hope that you found hope, and that your soul is filled with joy for one of the holiest days of the year: when God came down to dwell among us and meet us in our great need for His love, mercy, and salvation.<\/p>\n

Today or tomorrow, spend a few moments in front of your nativity scene. Picture yourself at the stable, adoring the newborn King. Ask Mary if you may hold her Baby for just a few moments. What do you say to Him, this tiny One who came to give you rest, restoration, healing, and hope?<\/p>\n

HERE<\/a>\u00a0is one more FREE printable to display during these days of Christmas. Let us sing with joy! The Lord has come, indeed!\u00a0Merry Christmas!<\/p>\n

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I just love Christmas Eve. Attending Mass this evening is my favorite part of Christmas. I become\u00a0overwhelmed with joy, as\u00a0O Come All Ye Faithful\u00a0announces the beginning of this holy day, this holy season. I cannot help but put myself\u2014and all those weary travelers who are with me in Church\u2014right in the Nativity scene. It is as if we are following the star of wonder … we are like the shepherds going to see the Baby in the stable … I…<\/p>\n

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