Christmas: A Gift for Every Heart

I think this is my new favorite Christmas book! I loved it! Charles Stanley has such a kindness that comes through his writing, and this book is no exception. It was so encouraging and uplifted my spirits.

Sometimes the enemy whispers lies like.. Did God really say that?  Does He really love you in your imperfection? Does He really want to share His joy and peace with you? Does He really care? Does He really fully forgive all? Is He even really here?

This book reminded me that yes, God does love us. He does want to share his joy and peace and commune with us, He does care for us, He really does forgive all, and when we come to Him for salvation, He will never leave us or forsake us.

Charles Stanley says here:

"He is with you. He loves you. He listens to the cries of your heart. When you are hurting, He is near to you and cares for you. When you are powerless, He gives you strength. When you are in despair, He brings his promises to mind and reveals the blessings He has planned for you. 

And when you feel disrespected, worthless, or inadequate, He reminds you that you are His, that He died for you, that He adores you, that He is your adequacy, and that He will never let you go."

The reason for the Christmas season is to remind us of this, that He came for us, because He loves and cares for us. He came for me and He came for you.

He is the Great Immanuel, God with us.

"Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14

"So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 'Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,' which is translated, 'God with us.'  Matthew 1:22-23

So put on some Christmas music, grab this book and be encouraged this Christmas season!

P.S. I found this book at my library! : )

At the end of each chapter Charles Stanley includes several Scriptures, as well as verses from some beloved Christmas carols.

Here are some of those Scriptures to encourage you this season:


"Not one word of all the good words which the LORD your God spoke concerning you has failed; all have been fulfilled for you." Joshua 23:14

"May the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!" 2 Thessalonians 3:16

"Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting." Psalm 138:8  

"The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. do not fear or be dismayed." Deuteronomy 31:8

"Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose the LORD has cleared of guilt." Psalm 32:2

"I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13

"I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. " Romans 8:38-39



I'll leave you with this beautiful song from Casting Crowns thats a reminder of why Jesus came.

He came for us:

                                                                       MERRY CHRISTMAS!



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