Appreciate Your People — While You Still Have Them
The older I get, the more the holidays feel different. Some years are loud and full of laughter. Some years have empty chairs that feel a little heavier than the rest. But every single year reminds me of one thing: Don’t take your people for granted.
Hug the ones who still sit at your table. Call the ones you’ve been “meaning to check on.” Make memories — not excuses.
And for the loved ones who aren’t here anymore… yeah, that ache hits different this time of year. But their love didn’t leave. It lives in the stories, the traditions, the little things that still make you smile out of nowhere.
So this holiday season: hold your people close, laugh a little louder, love a little deeper… and let the memories of the ones you miss wrap around you like a warm blanket from Heaven.
Life is short. Love your people now.
And embrace the new people that come into your life. They too are a blessing.
If you’re seeking more encouragement today, you may find comfort in our Devotions or be strengthened by our Verse of The Day or Prayers, offering Scripture to carry with you throughout the day.
