Your Christmas Doesn’t Have to Be Picture-Perfect

As Christmas draws near, it’s easy to feel the pressure — to manage emotions, navigate family dynamics, and “handle” food well, all while trying to keep everything looking joyful on the outside.

But this season often brings more than cheer. It can stir up grief, exhaustion, old habits, and unmet expectations.

If you’re feeling tender or overwhelmed, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human.

The beauty of Christmas is not found in perfection. Jesus didn’t enter a perfect world — He stepped into the mess, the waiting, and the need.

And He still meets us there.

As the days ahead unfold, consider slowing the focus:

• One meal at a time

• One prayer at a time

• One faithful choice at a time

Grace is not something we earn by doing things “right.”It is already present — steady, available, and sufficient — even here.

If you’re navigating the holidays while working toward freedom with food, you’re not alone. Support, faith, and practical help are available — and you don’t have to do this by yourself.