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*Devotions in December*

The holiday season is upon us! Thanksgiving was last week and Christmas is only 20 days away. This special time of year can be full of wonderful gifts: time with family, time to rest, and cherished meals around the table... but sometimes it can be hard to focus on those gifts. Sometimes we just feel rushed, tired, and stressed out.

If you find this time of year to be stressful or difficult to manage, try some of these 5 steps to help reduce the stress and navigate each moment with intentionality:

1. Pause and breathe--pause and take a deep breath to re-center your thoughts
2. Take a break--plan time for breaks and self-care in the midst of your day
3. Move your body--incorporate activity into your day (like taking a walk or stretching)
4. Do something you enjoy--make sure you spend time doing something that you enjoy so that your entire day isn't focused externally
5. Talk to someone--talk to a trusted friend or coach

When we incorporate strategies to help ourselves de-stress, in the midst of everything that we have going on - we allow ourselves the time and space to be intentional in our relationships and in all the things we do.

Weekend Challenge:
This weekend, find ways to incorporate these 5 steps into your stressful moments. Comment below with which one you plan to implement first.

*Devotions in December*

Grab your journal and your favorite warm drink and join us as we jump in...

Ephesians 2:10 NLT says, "For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago."

A masterpiece is someone's greatest work of art. We are God's greatest work of art and He created us anew, in Jesus Christ, so that we can fulfill the calling that He gave each and every one of us. Today, reflect on the truth that you are God's masterpiece... right now... exactly as you are.

Journal Prompts:
How does knowing that you are God's greatest work of art make you feel? How does this change the way you see and think about yourself?

We're kicking off the month with a new series, *Devotions in December*, a month full of encouragement, devotionals, weekly challenges, and we even have a few surprises in store for you! For those who are looking for a place to be refreshed and reminded of who you are in Christ, Follow us to stay in the loop!