December is the month of expectations, reality of relationships, grief, and filled up calendars.

Distractions.

I ask myself in the wrapping of gifts, stamping the Christmas cards, decorating our home; am I preparing room in my heart for Jesus this season?

Not Christmas traditions.

But having prayer be my second nature. Yielding my flesh to him and be reminded of his goodness year around. Including Christ in the day to day. The joy, grief, confusion and celebration of Christmas.

I constantly hear fellow parents saying:

“I’m burnt out from December.”

“I’m so overwhelmed.”

“I can’t wait to get this over with.”

I can’t help but wonder if we prepared room in our hearts for Jesus, the overwhelm would be easier to manage. December won’t be a dreaded month. That the forced smiles and just one more push will become genuine.

I can’t help wonder that in the season of Joy I ask myself am I seeking true joy? Has my heart prepared room for Jesus?

Am I the in keeper who says ‘come in, I don’t have much but this is what I have?’ Distractions of December. Or Have I prepared Him room in my heart?