A Prayer to Remember the Real Reason for the Season

December 19, 2025

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The Christmas season can easily become crowded with distractions, expectations, and material pressures that pull our focus away from Christ. Yet Scripture reminds us that Christmas is not about gifts or gatherings—it is about the Savior who came to rescue us. Luke 2:11–14 proclaims the good news that Jesus, the Messiah, was born in humility to bring peace and salvation to the world. When we pause to remember the sacrifice God made by sending His Son, our hearts are re-centered on the true meaning of Christmas. No matter our financial situation or circumstances, the greatest gift has already been given—Jesus Himself.

Main Takeaways

You’ll learn how materialism can subtly shift the focus of Christmas away from Christ.
Discover why Jesus is truly the reason for the season, regardless of circumstances.
Reflect on how financial stress does not diminish the joy or meaning of Christmas.
Understand the significance of Christ’s humble birth and God’s redemptive love.
Be encouraged to place your hope, praise, and gratitude in Jesus—the greatest gift of all.

Bible Verse References

Luke 2:11–14 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/passage/?q=luke+2:11-14
Psalm 73:25 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/73-25.html

Your Daily Prayer

Dear Jesus, thank You for coming into the world to save me. You left heaven, lived a sinless life, and died the death I deserved so I could have eternal life. Help me keep You at the center of my heart and my celebrations this Christmas season. Guard my heart from being distracted by material things, and teach me to pursue You above all else. You are truly the reason for the season, and I praise You with gratitude and joy.
Amen.

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Meet Your Hosts

Keri Eichberger is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With The One Who Overcomes and has a passion for devotional writing. A Jesus-loving Kentucky girl, she is blessed—together with her best friend and husband of more than twenty years, Mike—with a house full of five kids. Keri was ordained through Southeast Christian Church and has devoted her life to full-time ministry. Connect with her at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.

Lia Girard is a poet, mom, wife, author, and former Faith Editor for Crosswalk.com who delights in the truth, discovering new restaurants and exploring wild places. Formerly Lia Martin, her devotionals, articles and video/audio voiceovers are featured on Crosswalk.com, BibleStudyTools.com, iBelieve.com, and the Your Daily Prayer and Your Nightly Prayer podcasts. She soaks up God on long forest walks and shares her inspiration on Instagram @wildpeace.poetry.