A Christmas Challenge for You

In this episode of the Made to Pray podcast, Karrilee and Lori discuss the importance of finding peace during the holiday season, the significance of knowing Jesus, and the longing for connection and wonder. They emphasize (and challenge the listeners in) simplifying Christmas traditions, creating space for relationships, and the transformative power of Jesus. The episode encourages listeners to pray for their families, seek the gift of Jesus, and experience the Christmas story in a deeper way.

Takeaways:

Finding peace amidst holiday chaos is essential.
Knowing Jesus deeply is a lifelong journey.
People long for connection and wonder during the holidays.
Simplifying Christmas traditions can enhance joy.
Creating space for relationships is vital during the season.
The Hanukkah lights symbolize connection to Jesus.
Jesus' birth changed everything in history.
Praying for family members individually can deepen connections.
The gift of Jesus is transformative and eternal.
We must prepare room in our hearts for Jesus this Christmas.

Chapters:

00:00 Finding Peace Amidst Holiday Chaos
05:44 Longing for Connection and Wonder
12:03 Creating Space for Relationships
17:47 The Transformative Power of Jesus
23:47 Seeking the Gift of Jesus
29:46 Experiencing the Christmas Story

GIVEWAY:

If you would like to ENTER for a chance to win the Daily Devotional by Chris Tiegreen that Karrilee shared from throughout this year, go to our social media pages (either Facebook, or Instagram) and comment on the GIVEAWAY post this week! Answer the question and you will be entered -- share and/or tag a friend for extra entries!

(This Giveaway is not affiliated with any other platform or ministry. It is a fun way to celebrate the holiday season and say thank you to our listeners! *Winner must live within the continental USA for shipping purposes.)

We will be back over the next couple of weeks with two shorter episodes, as we know the holidays are full and routines can easily get thrown out the window! But we wanted to pop in and give a quick prayer and encourage you to stay focused on Jesus through the rest of the year! We will be back in 2026 , reflecting on 2025 (oh boy!) and looking and praying ahead into 2026! We hope you will join us!

Merry Christmas!
~Karrilee & Lori~
Your Made to Pray Podcast co-hosts