Prince of Peace.  (Isaiah 9:6)

Tomorrow is Christmas Day.  A day when we celebrate peace on Earth.  A day that can be, ironically, one of the most hectic and stressful of the year.  For some of you, tomorrow will be a reminder of why you see your family only a few times a year.  Others might know the awkwardness of being the extra wheel at someone else’s gathering, or the pain of being alone.

Except you’re not.

Remember, he is the Prince of Peace.

Peace between you and God.

Peace that passes all understanding.

Peace that allows the Lord of the universe to make his home in your heart.

Peace with your freakish relatives.

Peace within the tumult of your own heart.

Embrace the baby, Beloved.

Celebrate this Prince who brings you peace.