I’ve always enjoyed the holidays, but as I got older, I began to realize how painful this time of year is for so many. There are so many dashed expectations, so many hurts that we all hide behind the sometimes-fake smiles we force while singing Christmas songs or attending the office party. 

As I prayed about what I could say to encourage people, this is the message that came to my heart. It’s about the word that gives us hope when we’re in the depths of darkness. If you’re one of the people struggling during the holidays, this is for you.

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