Encouragement for a 

"Have a holly, jolly Christmas / It's the best time of the year..."

For many of us, the time around Christmas feels like the worst time of the year. Instead of more time with family and friends, maybe we find ourselves alone and feeling lonely. Perhaps we feel the absence of people we’ve lost more keenly. Or maybe it's a little bare under the tree, and we're all too aware of how financially stretched we are.

These experiences hurt, especially at Christmas time.

We’ve gathered this set of fourteen encouraging Today devotions to reassure you that even during the darkest of Christmas seasons, God has not left you alone. Receive this free fourteen-day email series and accompanying PDF ebook when you subscribe to Today.

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