Finding Peace in the Holiday Hustle: How to Slow Down and Savor the Season

Rea Weeks
Nov 3
3 min read

The holidays seem to sneak up earlier every year, don’t they? One day we’re sipping pumpkin spice lattes, and the next, Christmas lights are twinkling from every window. Between school programs, family dinners, shopping lists, and travel plans, it’s easy to find ourselves stretched thin and worn out before December even arrives. But what if this year, we chose something different?

What if we gave ourselves permission to slow down—not because the world told us to, but because God invites us to? The world glorifies busy. It tells us we have to say “yes” to everything—every event, every meal, every expectation. But peace doesn’t come from doing it all; it comes from being still long enough to recognize God’s presence in the middle of it all. When I think back on my favorite memories, they weren’t the perfectly planned ones. They were the small, quiet moments—the smell of cinnamon bread in the oven, a laugh shared with family, the hush of an early morning prayer before the house wakes up. Those moments remind me that peace isn’t something to chase; it’s something to welcome. 💛 How to Welcome Peace This Season Here are a few gentle ways to find calm in the holiday chaos: 1. Begin with gratitude. Start your mornings by naming three blessings out loud. Write them down if you can. Gratitude has a way of reordering the heart—it pulls our attention away from what’s missing and points it back to what’s been given. 2. Protect your quiet moments. Even five minutes of stillness can change the rhythm of your day. Step outside, breathe in the crisp air, and let silence become your prayer. 3. Simplify your schedule. You don’t need to attend every event or say yes to every request. It’s okay to prioritize peace over performance. Give yourself permission to do less, but with more love. 4. Keep Christ at the center. Read a Psalm while your coffee brews. Listen to worship music while you wrap gifts. Let these small moments anchor your spirit when the world feels loud. 5. Create reminders of peace. Hang a simple verse near your workspace, or light a candle before dinner. Visual reminders help us refocus when stress tries to steal our joy. We don’t find peace by clearing our calendar; we find it by clearing our hearts.

🌟 Final Thoughts This season, remember that you don’t need to be everywhere, do everything, or please everyone. God isn’t impressed by our busyness—He delights in our being. So if today you find yourself weary, take a deep breath. You don’t have to have it all together. You don’t even have to have a plan. Just pause. Whisper a prayer of thanks. Feel the warmth of His love right where you are. You’re already enough.

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