Merry Christmas, Mama 🎄

As we wrap gifts, prepare meals, juggle schedules, and navigate all the emotions this season can bring, I want to gently remind you of something important: Christmas was never meant to be perfect—it was meant to be personal.

In my recent blog, Merry Christmas From a Mother’s Heart, I shared this truth:
“Christmas is an invitation to focus on the eighty percent—the good, the joyful, the laughter, the memories, the grace. It’s a moment to choose unity over being right, love over critique, and gratitude over comparison.”

This season, I want to encourage you to release the pressure to make everything flawless and instead lean into the beauty of what already is. Christ didn’t come for polished tables or perfectly behaved children—He came for hearts like yours.

Devotion: Born for You, Not Perfection

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”
— Luke 2:11 (NIV)

When Jesus entered the world, He wasn’t born into comfort or order. He arrived in a stable. No spotlight. No applause. No carefully curated moment. Just humility, obedience, and love.

That alone tells us something powerful: Christ was not born into perfection—He was born into reality.

Into mess. Into exhaustion. Into broken systems and weary hearts.

Mama, that means this Christmas isn’t about getting it all right. It’s about remembering why He came. He came for the tired mom. The overwhelmed mom. The mom holding joy and grief in the same breath. He came for you.

When we focus too much on what’s missing or what didn’t go as planned, we miss the miracle unfolding right in front of us. Jesus is present—in the laughter, in the quiet moments, and even in the chaos.

Take a Moment to Reflect

Person holding a merry christmas gift bag

Pause for a moment and take a deep breath.

Ask yourself:

Where have I been placing pressure on myself to make this season perfect?
What is one simple, good thing God has already given me this Christmas?
How can I invite Jesus into the middle of my real life—not the polished version?

Let this be a moment of release. You don’t have to fix, prove, or perform anything. Simply sit with Him and receive the gift He came to give—His presence, His peace, and His grace for right where you are.

Wooden merry christmas ornament on a snowy tree.

Merry Christmas From a Mother’s Heart

Christmas is a beautiful reminder of the birth of Jesus and the gift of grace, love, and hope. For moms, the day often comes with full hearts, layered emotions, and the challenge of navigating family, expectations, and togetherness. This reflection offers gentle encouragement to set healthy boundaries, protect your peace, and keep the focus on joy, gratitude, and what truly matters this season.

Read the full blog here.

Faith-Filled Affirmation For the Week

"I release the pressure of perfection and receive the peace of Christ. I choose presence over performance, grace over guilt, and joy over comparison. Jesus was born for me—and that is enough."