Which Christmas song rings true in your heart? 🎄 PLUS a COVER REVEAL!

Have yourself a blessed little Christmas

Reader,

You've probably heard the song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" hundreds of times. It's a tender song that pulls on our heartstrings for peace, togetherness, and ease of trouble.

But did you know that song was released in 1944, during WWII, when many soldiers were leaving behind the comforts of home for the ravages of war? The song points to a future hope that "From now on, our troubles will be out of sight."

There's another song in the Bible that also points to a future hope. It's the song Mary sang when the good news of Jesus' birth was shared with her.

Both of these songs point to the ache that often accompanies Christmas. But only one of them anchors us in the upside-down nature of our hope, independent of circumstances.

Read this week's post and tell me which song rings true in your heart this Christmas.

Because Christ came, may your heart be light.

Cara

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