Week 7: Hope in the Holidays

God With Us in the Stress, Temptation, and Expectations

Christmas week can be both sacred and stressful—especially in recovery. This week is about finding Christ in the middle of it all: the busy schedule, the emotional weight, the family dynamics, the pressure to “make it magical,” and the moments when temptation feels louder.

Hope isn’t found in a perfect holiday. It’s found in Emmanuel—God with us—steady, near, and faithful when you feel stretched thin.

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Day 1 — Hope When the Season Feels Heavy
When Christmas feels heavy, Jesus doesn’t demand cheer—He meets you with compassion and strength.
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Day 2 — Hope in a Crowded Schedule
Busy doesn’t equal meaningful. This devotional helps you choose rest and presence without guilt.
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Day 3 — Hope When Temptation Is Louder
Temptation isn’t the end of your story. God is faithful—and He provides a way out.
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Day 4 — Hope in Family Dynamics
Old patterns can resurface fast. Learn how peace, wisdom, and boundaries protect your healing.
Read → (December 25)

Day 5 — Hope When Expectations Disappoint
When the holiday you imagined doesn’t arrive, God’s presence still does. Hope grows here.
Read → (December 26)