For many of us, childhood Christmas memories are filled with wonder — nights spent driving through neighborhoods glowing with lights, marveling at displays that felt magical and larger than life. As children, we didn’t need words to describe our awe. Our gasps, smiles, and wide-eyed silence told the story. But as adults, the wonder can fade. In tonight's prayer and devotional, reflect on how loss, grief, loneliness, and hardship can dim the lights of the season. Instead of excitement, we may feel exhaustion or heaviness. We might question the point of decorations, traditions, or celebration when life feels complicated or painful. Sophia Bricker invites us to pause and remember that the wonder of Christmas was never meant to hinge on our circumstances. Our amazement is rekindled when we remember the heart of the story:The eternal Word — the God who formed galaxies and set the stars in place — stepped into our darkness. Jesus, the Creator of all things, took on human flesh. He entered into our suffering, our pain, and our human experience fully. He came not as a distant observer but as Immanuel — God with us (Matthew 1:23). Just as lights shine brightest against the night sky, the glory of Christ shines most brilliantly in the midst of our darkness. No hardship can extinguish His light. No grief can overshadow His glory. When we fix our gaze on Him, the wonder of His coming begins to stir again — not a childish nostalgia, but a deep, reverent awe at the God who walked among us and continues to dwell with us. May this season reawaken our hearts with the wonder of the One who still breaks through our darkness with His unfailing light. TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”— John 1:14 MAIN TAKEAWAYS Wonder is often lost in adulthood but can be rediscovered by reflecting on the miracle of the Incarnation. Jesus — the eternal Word — took on flesh and entered our pain, bringing redemption and hope. His light shines most powerfully in darkness; no circumstance can diminish His glory. Remembering who Christ is rekindles awe, even when life feels dim or difficult. Advent invites us to rediscover the wonder of God choosing to dwell with us. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES John 1:14

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