18 // Staying Calm and Having Peace During The Holiday Season

The holiday and Christmas season often brings joy but can also pave the way for stress. In this episode, we dive into practical strategies to maintain peace amidst holiday chaos.   We discuss:   Envisioning A Peaceful Season: - What makes it calm and a home peaceful? - Surroundings and Feelings: Who's around? What activities are happening? How do you want it to feel?   Managing Expectations, Motivations, and Frustrations: -Balancing Expectations:  It's okay to have hopes for peace but forcing these on others isn’t resting in God. -Pure Motives vs. Insecurities. Are your motives pure, or are they driven by deep-seated insecurities? - Addressing Frustrations  Identify sources of frustration and their underlying causes. Embracing Christ as the Prince of Peace: - Infuse Christ and His attributes into daily life. - Focus and Attitude Shift: Realign your focus by reminding yourself of the truth about who Christ is. - Choosing Biblical Virtues Over Fleshly Attitudes: Put on fruit of the spirt and take off fleshly attitudes.   Takeaways:   - Set the Tone for Peace in Your Home: Envisioning your ideal holiday sets the tone. - Check Expectations: Balance your desires with grace and understanding. - Center on Christ: Infuse His character into your actions and thoughts daily.   Bible Verses Mentioned: Hebrews 4:16   As we navigate the holiday rush, remember to carve moments to reflect Christ's peace and Merry Christmas! Coram Deo, Misty   Download Mentioned: 👉🏻 Free Christian Self-Coaching Worksheet & Bible Journaling Other Links: Work With Me   🧠 FREE Remarkable Thought Renewal Action Plan Visit the Website: https://mistymcfadden.com/ Email me: [email protected]