December 11th -15th- Third 5 days of Christ

25 Days of Christ: December 11

“Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.” (Psalm 41:1)

Try It: Today, be intentional about helping someone who is weak physically, emotionally or spiritually this Christmas season.

Idea Starters:

• Hold the door open for someone with packages and/or shopping bags, or for an older person, or mom with small children.
• Write a card of encouragement to someone who needs a little extra dose of strength.
• Offer to help someone who’s feeling weak today.
• At dinner tonight, share a time when someone helped you when you felt weak.​

 
​25 Days of Christ: December 12

“Joshua blessed them and sent them away, and they went to their homes… When Joshua sent them home, he blessed them.” (Joshua 22:6-7a)

Try It: Today, whenever someone leaves your home, office or school, send them out with a blessing.

Idea Starters:

• Speak heartfelt words of encouragement.
• Pray a blessing over your child as you drive to school.
• If you’re having people in your home this weekend, make it a point to say something encouraging to every person.
• Say a silent prayer for every person you talk to today.

25 Days of Christ: December 13

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

Try It: Today, where there is conflict, choose to bring peace.
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Idea Starters:

• Say “I’m sorry” the moment you realize you are in the wrong today.
• If you are caught in a potential conflict, think to yourself, “Tonight, when the day is over, how will I be glad I acted?” and choose to act rather than react.
• Infuse a negative conversation with something positive.
• Help siblings learn to work through conflict positively today.​

​25 Days of Christ: December 14

“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds have been forgiven and whose sins have been covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will not take into account.” (Romans 4:7-8)

Try It: Today, if you are a believer, take time to reflect on how blessed you are to have all your sins forgiven and covered because Jesus was born, died and rose again.

Idea Starters:

• Spend time telling God “thank you” for blessing you with salvation and forgiveness.
• Reflect on what it means to be loved unconditionally by your heavenly Father.
• Because God has blessed you with the gift of forgiveness, give someone else the gift of forgiveness.
• Read Matthew 1:18-24, which gives the account of what the angel said to Joseph regarding Jesus’ birth.

25 Days of Blessings: December 15
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“It is a sin to despise one's neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy”(Proverbs 14:21)

Try It: Today, be kind to someone in need. 

Idea Starters:

• Give to a food pantry or shelter or volunteer your time to help.
• Make a financial contribution to an organization that helps the needy.
• Buy a Christmas present for a child in need.
• Help a neighbor in need.