Have A Chat With Hannah 26 December

Hi lovely readers,

It’s officially that time of year!

In the lead-up to Christmas, the stores are crowded, the roads are packed, and our hearts are often fullest when we’re surrounded by the people we love.

You don’t quite realise how much our region is growing until you experience the Christmas traffic!

It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of gift-buying and end-of-year expectations. Sometimes even a little pressure can creep in, so please let this be a gentle reminder to be kind to yourself and give yourself some grace.

We also know Christmas can be a difficult time for some, which makes kindness and compassion towards others more important than ever.

After a recent health scare, (which I’m now recovering well from), I’m especially reminded that gifts go far beyond the material things we can see and touch.

Even just waking up today is a gift!

If you’re spending Christmas alone, or if you’re curious about the true reason for the season, I encourage you to connect with a local church and share in fellowship, because we thrive best when we’re grounded in community.

You don’t have to have it all together to experience the love of God – you just need to be open to receiving it.

Jesus actually teaches us that giving is better than receiving... and what greater gift do we have than the life He has already given us?

2025 has been full of blessings – and lessons – and I can’t wait to see what 2026 holds.

Merry Christmas, and blessings to you all. Stay safe, and I’ll see you in our 9th Jan edition!

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