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**Thank you for supporting this ministry, I lovingly refer to as "The Little Green Pasture." Click here: PayPal: http://paypal.me/JoanStahl **Please prayerfully consider becoming a ministry partner: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joaniestahl **Contact Email: [email protected] **Subscribe to me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-53418 For many, the weeks between Hanukkah and Christmas are filled with festive lights and celebration—but for many others, it is the heaviest, most emotional time of the year. In this message, we reflect on a tragic moment that occurred on the first day of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach, Australia. What was meant to be a day of joy and community became a day of mourning due to an unthinkable act of violence. It serves as a stark reminder that even in seasons of celebration, darkness can feel overwhelming. But the story doesn't end in the dark. We discuss why the "darkest evil" cannot extinguish the Light that entered our world. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Light of the whole world—the richest gift ever given and the true Hope for every person, regardless of their circumstances. If you are struggling to find joy this season, this message is for you. In this video, we cover: The reality of "holiday grief" and emotional weight. Honoring those lost at Bondi Beach. How the Light of Christ offers a hope that the world cannot take away. We want to hear from you: If you are walking through a "dark night" this holiday season, please know you are not alone. Whether you are mourning a loss, feeling the weight of the world, or simply need someone to stand in faith with you, we invite you to reach out. Subscribe: Join our community for more messages of hope and truth. Share this video: You never know who in your circle is struggling in silence today. A Closing Prayer for the Season: "Lord, we lift up every heart reading this or watching this message. We especially remember those affected by the tragedy at Bondi Beach—families whose lives were changed on a day meant for light. We acknowledge that for many, this season feels more like a shadow than a celebration. We ask that Your Presence would meet them in the quiet, heavy moments. We thank You that Jesus is the Light that the darkness cannot overcome. We pray that Your peace, which passes all understanding, would guard our hearts and minds. May the Hope of the World shine brightly in our lives today. Amen." “You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.” ― Henry Drummond Christmas grief, Hanukkah 2024, Bondi Beach tragedy, finding hope in darkness, Jesus is the Light, holiday depression, spiritual encouragement, religious message, light of the world, Bondi Beach attack, hope in tragedy, Christmas message 2025, Hanukkah reflection, overcoming evil with good.
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