““The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.””
God didn’t stay distant. He showed up. He came near. He entered our world fully, tenderly, and personally.
At Christmas, we remember that Emmanuel—God with us—is not just a theological truth, but an invitation to love the same way: by being present, by showing up, and by walking with one another in grace.
December can be beautiful, but it can also be lonely. Even surrounded by people, so many are carrying quiet hurts, invisible burdens, and unspoken needs. And sometimes the greatest gift we can offer is simply showing up.
Not with perfect words.
Not with the “right” answers.
But with presence. With listening. With love.
Jesus came near to us—God with us. Emmanuel. And in a small way, we reflect His heart every time we choose to be with someone.
Showing up might look like:
• A text: “You came to mind today. I’m praying for you.”
• A coffee drop-off on a friend’s doorstep
• A few minutes of undistracted listening
• Holding space for someone’s story
• A simple prayer whispered for someone hurting
We don’t have to fix everything. We just get to be a reminder that they aren’t walking alone.
As the year closes, I’m thanking God for the friends who have shown up for me in big and small ways. And I feel the Spirit nudging me to do the same for others… quietly, faithfully, intentionally.
A simple practice for this week:
Ask the Lord to bring one person to mind—and reach out to them today.
Sisterhood of Grace Invitation
Showing up for one another is one of the ways we reflect the heart of Jesus. In the Sisterhood of Grace, we hold space for joy and hardship, faith and questions, celebration and grief—all of it.
If you’re longing for genuine community rooted in grace, I hope you’ll join us.