
Be a Blessing to Others
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.—Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
“Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will gather you and your children from east and west.”—Isaiah 43:5 NLT
If you’re feeling sad or lonely during this holiday season, know that God is beside you. He is there, even if you don’t feel His presence. Reach out to Him and share your deepest thoughts. No matter what is going on in your life, God is there.
Dear Lord, reassure me that You are here with me now. Take my worrisome thoughts and replace them with Your “peace that passes all understanding.”

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.—Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.—Psalm 27:14 (NIV)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.—2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)