Christmas Grief Relief

The Treasures of Holiday Presence

Sharon Betters

Today’s Treasure Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19

Christmas Relief Tips, Part 2

Sharon Betters • Isaiah 43:18–19

Today’s Treasure Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19

Christmas Relief Tips, Part 1

Sharon Betters • Isaiah 43:1–2

Today’s Treasure But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:1-2

Leaning into the Pain

Sharon Betters • Psalm 42:11

Today’s Treasure Why are you in despair, O my soul? Why have you become restless and disquieted within me? Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. Psalm 42:11 Amplified

The Train is Coming

Sharon Betters • Psalm 62:1–2

Today’s Treasure Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. Psalm 62:1-2

You are Mine!

Sharon Betters • Genesis 15:1, Galatians 3:29

Today’s Treasure Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield, your very great reward. Genesis 15:1 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:29

When Christmas is Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Sharon Betters • Isaiah 61:1–3

Today’s Treasure The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified. Isaiah 61:1-3

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