christmas

But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. – Galatians 4:4-5 (NLT)

You are a child of God. It doesn’t matter what has happened to you. It doesn’t matter whether people like you at school or not. To God, you’re important because you’re His child.

God wanted a relationship with you. The Bible is a story of God’s great love for you.

Even when you didn’t deserve it. In those moments where you were far from God, even in those moments that you might have cursed God’s name, God looked at you and choose you. He chose to adopt you into His family.

Christmas is a time where we can think about Jesus and realize how lucky we are to have a God who came down to us. Not because we deserved it in any way. No. Just because He loved us.

So no matter how hard it’s been with your friends and family. No matter how badly you’ve been treated by others, you can know that in the end, God loves you. It’s His love that gives you your worth. People won’t always do the right thing by you, but God will.

So today, challenge yourself to believe God’s love. Challenge yourself to see you how God sees you. Realize that you’ve been adopted in the family of God. God loves you, wants you and thinks you’re His best!

Do you love Christmas lights? It seems like lights are popping up all over the place these days as Christmas gets closer. Houses and stores are all lit up and it’s so much fun to watch.

In the midst of all the holiday cheer, it can be really easy to forget about the main attraction, Jesus. Jesus is the main thing about Christmas. With all the lights, candy, hot cocoa, and cookies, it’s easy to forget about how good Jesus is, and how much better our lives are with him in it.

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NLT)

The Bible describes Jesus as the prince of peace. That’s good news. That means in the middle of a crazy world, in the middle of fear, you can live your life at peace.

Jesus came to the earth to bring you peace. It doesn’t matter if it feels like your entire world is falling apart. You can live in peace because you know that God always takes care of His children.

Today’s Truth: “You can live in peace because you know God always takes care of His children”

As a child of God, you can live at peace. Even when things seem crazy and out of control, God always provides and sees His children through. You don’t have to live in fear and anxiety. Jesus came to bring you peace. So focus on peace today. When you start getting worried or anxious, remind yourself that Jesus came to bring you peace!

Today’s Challenge: Focus On Peace

Do you feel alone sometimes? Misunderstood? It’s easy to feel like no one really gets you and that you’re all alone.

Don’t believe that lie. You’re not alone. Jesus is with you.

When you’ve got God on your side, you’re never alone. Yes, people may not get you, but the most important person does. His name is Jesus. He is with you always. So no matter what you’re facing, you’re never alone.

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). – Matthew 1:23 (NIV)

The Bible tells us that God is with us. That’s part of what Jesus came to the earth to provide to us. He came so that we wouldn’t be alone and without purpose in life.

Jesus came to be with you. That means that when you walk through the doors of your school, you’re not alone. When you go to dance class, Jesus goes with you. Those days you have to go and take a spelling test, Jesus is there. In all things, Jesus goes with you.

So even when things seem hard. Even when you feel like people don’t get you, be encouraged. You’re not alone. Jesus came so that you can have a relationship with Him. You don’t have to walk through life by yourself. You’ve got Jesus on your side!

Today’s Truth: Jesus is with you.

And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:21 (NLT)

We are so thankful for Jesus and what His coming to the earth means for our lives. It’s so great to be able to enjoy a relationship with God, freedom from sin, and all of the benefits Jesus has brought into our lives.

We are so thankful to you for your support and for reading the devotions.

StudentDevos will be taking the next few days off from writing to enjoy the Christmas season. We wish blessings to everyone and that you have a great holiday celebrating Jesus!

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 (NLT)

Want to know the great thing about God? It’s that he is with you. There’s a difference between someone being for you and someone being with you. If someone is for you, it means they cheer for you. They like the stuff you post online.

But those people like you from a distance. They cheer for you when things are good, but they’re not there day in and day out. They aren’t there when you can’t sleep at night or when things are hard.

But that’s what is so great about Jesus. He’s not just a fan, liking a few things you put online. No, He’s there with you.

Today’s Truth: Jesus Came to Be With You

Jesus is with you when things are hard. When you don’t know what to do, He’s there. He’s not just a God that is for you, He’s with you. Each step of the way. Every day.

So today even if things feel hard. Even if you feel like you can’t keep going on, know this. Jesus is with you. That means you’re never alone!

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