Saturday, December 06, 2025

12 Christmas Ponderings

 

“Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.”

 

The First Day of Christmas

Be not Afraid”
—What do I need to ask God for courage about?

 

The Second Day of Christmas

“I am bringing you good news of great joy
—Where have I found joy?

 

The Third Day of Christmas

“For all people”
—Where has prejudice crept into my soul?

 

The Fourth Day of Christmas

“to you is born this day”
—What new thing might God be up to in my life?

 

The Fifth Day of Christmas

“In the city of David”
—What story from Hebrew Scripture grounds my faith?

 

The Sixth Day of Christmas

“a Savior”
—What do I need saving from?

The Seventh Day of Christmas

“Who is the Messiah”
—How does God’s Chosen One match with who I would pick if I was the one choosing the Messiah?

 

The Eighth Day of Christmas

“The Lord.”
—Jesus’ tells us his ultimate act of Lordship was washing his disciples feet, how have I done likewise?

 

The Ninth Day of Christmas

“There will be a sign for you”
—What signs of God’s goodness have I seen recently?

 

The Tenth Day of Christmas

“You will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.”
—God shows up in the stuff of life, how can I keep my eyes open?

 

The Eleventh Day of Christmas

“Glory to God in the highest heaven”
—Where have I felt awed by God’s goodness?

 

The Twelfth Day of Christmas

“On earth peace among those whom he favors!”
—What is impeding peace today? Where have you found peace?


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