It is unbelievable how fast this year has flown by, and as we all know, there have certainly been a variety of challenges, many of which we are still trying to navigate. But this verse brings us much comfort…
John 16:33 NLT, “… Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
Jesus has already overcome the trials and sorrows of this world. Nothing we face is beyond His control. We do not always understand why things happen as they do, or why God allows it, but we do know He has a plan. During this Christmas season, and always, we can find rest, peace, and safety in Jesus, as we celebrate Him for who He is, our Savior and Lord.

Jesus chose to come to Earth, live here, die for our sins, and rise again with all power in His hands. Through His sacrifice, we can have life more abundantly. A life not based only on material things, but based on the joy and hope that we have in Him. I pray that joy and hope that we have in Jesus, would fill your heart during this Christmas season and beyond. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas!
Father,
Thank you for the gift you have given to us in your son, Jesus. There is no gift more precious than Him. Thank you for your love and protection. As this year comes to an end, we trust you to continue to light our paths and make them straight. Help us to choose Jesus everyday in the way we live our lives, and in the decisions we make. Give us wisdom to know what is best. Thank you for who you are to us.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.
P.S. I’ll be returning in January. Be safe, blessings!
Thank you for this perfect message of hope through the priceless gift of Jesus. Have a very Merry Christmas, Dawn!
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You’re welcome Patty! Merry Christmas! 🎄
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Jesus the only gift we need. Merry Christmas to you too x
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I agree! Thanks Loretta. 🎄❤️
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Hi Dawn, May we all find rest, peace, and joy this Christmas. We are blessed with a loving God, who gave us His Son, allowing us to go forward in love in the light of Jesus. Merry Christmas! Have a blessed New Year! 🎄🧡🌟
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We are truly blessed by Jesus. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friend. ❤️
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Merry Christmas dear Dawn, peace and blessings to you as we begin the New Year!
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Merry Christmas my friend! Same to you. 🤗
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Merry Christmas Dawn, may our Lord bless you during this beautiful season
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Thanks Eileen! Many blessings to you and your family. 🎄
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Thank you
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Merry Christmas little sister. I will miss your posts but hope you come back in January!!!
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Yes, I’ll be back. I’ll miss reading your posts too.
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Amen 🙏🏽 I join you in prayer. May the Lord continue to light our paths indeed. Merry Christmas 🎄
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Thanks for joining me in prayer! Enjoy your Christmas! 🎄
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Amen!.
Aww. We would miss you. 😍
Merry Christmas to you and your family, big sis. 🤗
Do enjoy the rest of your holiday.
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Thanks lil sis! You and your family have a wonderful holiday. 🎄❤️
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You are welcome. ❤
Thank you. 🤗
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Amen! Merry Christmas!
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Thank you!
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Amen. The Lord said the time will be short for the elect sake. I am glad that this year is over and I am looking forward to a peaceful new year. Have a blessed Christmas. May the Lord grant you all that you desire now and in the new year. Stay as sweet as you are. ❤🙏
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Hi Beverly! I’ve been thinking of and praying for you and Jadon. I hope he is continuing to recover well. Thank you. Enjoy your Christmas too. I am also looking forward to the new year. Love and blessings to you and your family. ❤️
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Thank you, Dawn. Jadon is getting better everyday. I am believing God for His full recovery.
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Merry Christmas 😊
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Thank you Chido! Merry Christmas!
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Dawn, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones. Though this year was packaged with a lot, God is still worthy of all the praise. Peace, love and God’s greatest blessings unto you and your loved ones 🥁😊
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Thank you Karen! Christmas was nice and quiet, it was just me and my mom. Hope yours was nice too. God is certainly worthy of all our praise. Many blessings to you and your family. Thanks for all your encouragement this year. 🙏🏿❤️
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Amen. A happy new year with more blessings!
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Thank you and Happy New Year to you! God bless you. 🤗
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My fav verse. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. See you soon.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Cynthia! God bless you.
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I’m a bit late…but I hope you had a very merry Christmas Dawn🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🙏🏼✝️🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍
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It was nice and quiet. Merry Christmas! Hope yours was enjoyable too Ruelha.
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Remembering Jesus has already overcome has been so helpful for me this year. Merry Christmas and hope you are enjoying your break!
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Merry Christmas Jenny!
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Dawn, thanks for sharing your message. The eternal and lasting gift of our Savior always lights the way to Salvation. May this year bring you even closer to the hope, peace, joy, and love of Jesus.
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Thank you! Blessings to you in this new year!
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Just checking up on you. Hope you are doing good
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I’m well. Thanks for checking. Hope you’re good too. Glad to be back.
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Little sister I have not seen a post from you for weeks and not heard from you for days.
Are you okay?
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Hey big brother. I’m doing well. Happy to be back. Just took a break. Thanks for checking on me. I hope you’re doing good.
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I am ok and relieved you are well
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I’ve been out for a while myself. I’ve been catching up today and when I didn’t see a recent post from you, I went straight to your account! I was relieved to know that you’re taking some time off and am looking forward to hearing from you soon! 💚
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Thanks for checking Deb! I pray you are coming along well with your recovery. 💚
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Thank you! And I hope you’re back, too!
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Yes I am!
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Hey sis Dawn! I haven’t received your uplifting messages in my email in awhile; so I just came here to see how you were doing & to let you know you’re in my prayers. Blessings always!
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Thanks Sis Yonka for checking! I’m well. Glad to be back. Praying you and your family are well. Love and blessings! 💕
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Glad is well! Thank you!
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Hi Dawn, Hope all is well with you and yours! Let me know if you need prayer. Sending love and cyber hugs! Jeanne 🌺
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Thanks Jeanne for checking. I’m glad to be back. Continued prayers for school are appreciated. It’s a heavy load this semester. Love and hugs to you! 🥰
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You are on my prayer list Dawn; I will continue to pray for school to go well for you.🌟💗
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Checking on you. I hope you are keeping safe and warm. Come back soon. Love Cynthia.
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Thanks Cynthia! It’s great to be back now. Love you!
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