““She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.””
There wasn’t room for Jesus in the inn that night—only space in a humble manger, simple and unexpected. Yet it was there, in the quiet and the unspectacular, that God chose to enter the world.
As December begins, I find myself asking a gentle but necessary question: Am I making room for Jesus in my own life? Or has my pace filled every corner of this season?
December has a way of sweeping us up into more—more plans, more gatherings, more expectations, more to do. And if I’m honest, I’ve spent many years arriving at Christmas morning with a tired heart and a scattered spirit. The season meant to draw me closer to Jesus somehow pulled me in every other direction.
But this year, I feel the Spirit gently inviting me to prepare differently.
Instead of filling the month, I want to make room.
Instead of moving quickly, I want to move quietly.
Instead of letting the world set the pace, I want to let Jesus lead.
When I look at the Christmas story, one line always catches me: “There was no room for them.” No room for Mary, Joseph, or the Savior of the world. And I can’t help but wonder… how often do I unintentionally do the same? How often does my pace leave no room for Jesus to actually meet me?
So I’m choosing a slower posture this December. I want to notice God in the everyday moments—the quiet mornings with coffee, the soft glow of Christmas lights, the laughter of my girls in the next room. I want to feel the Spirit’s nudge in my spirit before I feel the pull of my to-do list.
Maybe you feel the same longing.
If so, let’s prepare our hearts together. Let’s make room for a Spirit-led season… one slow, surrendered moment at a time.
A simple practice for this week:
Ask the Lord, “What is one thing I can release so I have space for You?”
And then actually release it.
Sisterhood of Grace Invitation
If you’re craving a slower, more intentional December—and you want to walk through it with other women who are choosing presence over pressure—I’d love to invite you into our Sisterhood of Grace Facebook community. Join us here!
It’s a space for encouragement, prayer, gentle conversation, and reminders that God meets us in the middle of real life. No striving. No pretending. Just women learning how to live rooted in Christ together.