Making Room: Preparing My Heart for a Spirit-Led Season

““She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.””

— Luke 2:7

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.

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Sisterhood of Grace Invitation

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When You Feel Rushed, Remember This

“The Lord is my shepherd… He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.”

— Psalm 23:1–3

Ever feel like you’re racing through summer instead of resting in it?

Between keeping up with routines (or the lack of them), trying to make memories, managing the heat, and balancing your own needs with everyone else’s—it’s easy to feel like you’re just trying to keep up.

But here’s a gentle truth: God never rushes us.

He doesn’t push or prod. He leads. He walks. And He knows exactly what you need—not just to get through the day, but to be restored within it.

If you’re feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or running on empty, this is your invitation to pause. To remember that you weren’t made to move at the speed of culture. You were made to follow the pace of the Shepherd.

The same God who created galaxies also created margin. The same Jesus who healed the crowds also withdrew to rest. And the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in you—even on your busiest days.

So if all you can manage this week is a whispered, “Jesus, slow me down,”—that’s enough.

Stillness isn’t always situational. It’s spiritual. And peace doesn’t come from a perfect calendar. It comes from walking closely with the One who restores your soul.

Slow-Down Spiritual Practice: Breath Prayer

Find a quiet moment—even in your car or while folding laundry—and pray with your breath:

Inhale: “The Lord is my Shepherd…”

Exhale: “…I lack nothing.”

Repeat it slowly 3–5 times.

Let the truth of His presence slow your heart and steady your soul.