Slowing Your Heart on Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve can be packed with noise, notifications, and hurry. In this episode, learn simple ways to put your phone aside, linger in Luke 2, and let your heart truly receive Jesus.Have you ever reached Christmas Eve feeling busy and connected to everything on your phone, but not really present with Jesus or the people in your living room?Between last‑minute tasks, group texts, photos to capture, and constant notifications, it’s easy to spend the evening reacting instead of worshiping. You end the night tired and distracted, realizing you rushed through a night that was meant to help you slow down and remember “God with us.”In this episode, you’ll hear how Andy Crouch’s family chose to become “tech‑wise,” especially on nights that matter, like Christmas Eve, by powering down devices, reading Luke 2, praying, and simply being together. You’ll see how small, intentional choices, like putting the phone out of reach and giving Jesus a few unhurried minutes, can help you step off the treadmill of hurry so your heart can truly receive Christ this Christmas.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:Why hurry and constant screens quietly dull your awareness of God’s presence, especially on holy nights like Christmas EveHow following Mary’s example in Luke 2 helps you “keep these things in your heart” instead of just rushing past themSimple, “tech‑wise” practices you can use tonight to slow your heart, be present with loved ones, and make real room for JesusSlow your pace this Christmas Eve so you don’t just remember that Jesus came—you actually receive Him.Want to keep these devotions coming? Please consider supporting this podcast.https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/support/Connect with BartFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylivesWebsite: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.comFeeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Join Our Private Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a place to connect with other Daily Devotions listeners and pray for each other, I'd love for you to join our private Facebook community group. Come find us at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/groupSubscribe to the NewsletterIf you’d like weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox, plus a free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus, sign up for the Daily Devotions for Busy Lives newsletter at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/subscribe.