A Prayer to Shine the Light of Christ in a Busy Season

December 17, 2025

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The holiday season often arrives with full calendars, endless to-do lists, and mounting expectations that leave many feeling exhausted before the celebrations even begin. Yet Scripture reminds us that even in the midst of busyness, we are called to shine the light of Christ. Isaiah 60:1 invites believers to arise and shine because God’s glory is upon us. When we slow down, choose kindness, and bless others selflessly, we reflect Jesus to a world that desperately needs His light. This season is not about perfection or productivity—it’s about people, presence, and pointing hearts back to Christ.

Main Takeaways

You’ll learn why shining the light of Christ matters even more during busy holiday seasons.
Discover how slowing down and being present helps reflect Jesus’ love to others.
Understand why kindness is one of the most powerful ways to witness for Christ.
Reflect on how blessing those who cannot repay us mirrors the heart of Jesus.
Be encouraged to keep Christ—not busyness or perfection—at the center of the season.

Bible Verse References

Isaiah 60:1 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/isaiah/60-1.html
Acts 20:35 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/acts/20-35.html

Your Daily Prayer

Heavenly Father, help me resist the rush and pressure of this busy season. When my schedule feels overwhelming, remind me that my calling is to shine the light of Christ through love, kindness, and presence. Keep my heart centered on Jesus so I don’t overlook the people You’ve placed in front of me. Give me grace to slow down, care deeply, and reflect Your love in every interaction. Let me never be so busy that I forget to shine Your light.
In Jesus’ name, 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.