Every year, December seems to arrive with both excitement and exhaustion. The calendars fill up. The shops get louder. Work deadlines multiply. Family expectations pile on. By mid-month, many of us find ourselves running, rushing, and reaching for breath, while telling ourselves, “This year, I really want Christmas to be meaningful.”
But meaning requires margin.
And margin requires space.
And space requires intentionality.
In the middle of the noise and busyness, a simple but powerful question rises:
Have I made room for Jesus this season?
When Luke tells us there was “no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7), it’s more than a historical moment. It’s a mirror, a gentle reminder that even today, it’s possible to celebrate the season without embracing the Savior.
So how do we avoid that?
How do we make real, sacred space for Jesus in a distracted world?
Let’s talk about it.
1. Make Room in Your Time
Time is one of the truest indicators of value. Whatever we consistently give time to shapes our hearts.
This season isn’t about adding more to your schedule; it’s about centering what truly matters.
Here are simple ways to invite Jesus into your daily rhythm:
- Start your morning with Scripture or a devotional, even if it’s just 10 minutes.
- Play worship music during your commute, chores, or quiet moments.
- Pause for a moment whenever stress rises — breathe, pray, refocus.
It’s not about perfection; it’s about presence.
A few intentional minutes can shift your entire day.
2. Make Room in Your Mind
The Christmas season often tempts us into comparison with picture-perfect homes, curated Instagram feeds, idealized family moments, flawless gift lists, and unrealistic expectations.
But Jesus came into the world quietly, humbly, simply.
No sparkle. No perfection. No performance.
Making room for Him means decluttering your mind from:
- the pressure to impress
- the weight of pleasing everyone
- the guilt of not “doing enough”
- the noise of constant stimulation
One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself this season is mental space.
Because mental space becomes spiritual space.
Try this:
- Ask God each morning: “What matters most today?”
- When overwhelm rises, whisper: “Jesus, You are my peace.”
- Replace scrolling with a few minutes of prayer or reflection.
The season becomes lighter when we stop carrying what God never asked us to carry.
3. Make Room in Your Heart
Sometimes the reason we feel distant from Jesus is not busyness.
It’s because our hearts are full of concerns, disappointments, unprocessed emotions, or silent burdens we haven’t surrendered.
Making room isn’t just about carving out spiritual practices.
It’s about opening up the deepest parts of your heart.
Ask yourself:
- What am I holding onto that I need to place at the feet of Jesus?
- What fear or sadness have I tried to handle alone?
- Where am I resisting God’s comfort, guidance, or correction?
When we make room in our hearts, we say,
“Jesus, I want You here, not just in my celebration, but in my real life.”
He comes close.
Every time.
4. Make Room in Your Priorities
With all the noise around gifting, events, decorating, shopping, preparing, and planning, it’s easy to lose sight of the heart of this season.
Consider simplifying in intentional ways:
- Choose meaning over excess
- Choose presence over performance
- Choose purpose over pressure
- Choose connection over consumption
Ask yourself:
What can I say no to this season so I can say yes to Jesus?
Not everything deserves your energy.
Not everything needs your “yes.”
Not every invitation serves your peace or your purpose.
Making Him room means rearranging your priorities so the main thing stays the main thing.
5. Make Room for Wonder Again
Part of the beauty of this season is rediscovering the wonder of who Jesus is.
Not just the story of His birth, but the reality of His presence.
- Marvel at His humility
- Sit with His faithfulness
- Celebrate His nearness
- Reflect on His love
- Rejoice in His promises
Wonder softens the heart.
Wonder slows the pace.
Wonder draws us back to the simplicity of the gospel.
Let God restore your sense of awe this season.
Final Thoughts: Jesus Fills the Space You Give Him
The beautiful truth is this:
Jesus never forces His way into your life. He fills whatever space you make available.
Make Him a little room…
and He brings peace.
Make Him a little more…
and He brings clarity.
Make Him the center…
and He transforms everything.
This season don’t just celebrate Christmas.
Experience Christ.
Not in the noise.
Not in the pressure.
But in the quiet spaces you prepare for Him.
May this be a season where Jesus doesn’t just fit into your plans.
Let Him become the heart of them.
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Stay blessed.
Biyai
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