December often sweeps in with a full schedule—gatherings, planning, decorating, expectations, and plenty of emotions. It becomes all too easy to rush through the month without lingering to remember the One whose love anchors the season. That’s why we’re inviting you once again to pause with purpose through our Intentional Christmas Love challenge.
This December, let’s make room for what matters most: loving God, loving others, and loving ourselves in the ways God invites us to. Join us for #IntentionalChristmasLove. #mareedee #Christmas #love Share on XHow Our Challenge Works
Each Monday, you’ll discover a new weekly focus right here, on Facebook, or on Instagram. You’ll find encouragement, ideas to try, and reflections that help you cultivate love during a season when it’s needed most.
Together, let’s turn our hearts toward the One who makes all love possible:
“We love because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19 NIV)
A Personal Reflection
Christmas has always been a challenging time for me to spread love. The fast pace drains my energy, and the ache of unmet expectations can echo loudly. It’s surprisingly easy for Jesus to drift into the background—even though everything we’re celebrating centers on Him. Perhaps, you’ve felt that too.
I often consider moving this love challenge to February when life tends to slow down. But December is exactly when many of us need a touch of love in our lives most. The truth is a small intentional a
What Jesus Emphasized
When Jesus named the greatest commandment, He didn’t hesitate. He pointed us straight to love.
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:37-40 NIV)
Love is the heartbeat of this season. Each week in December, we’ll lean intentionally toward God, toward others, and toward our own souls.
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❤️ Week One: Love Through Soul-Care
December often tugs us in a dozen directions, yet God continually invites us back to His gentle presence. Soul-care isn’t selfish; it’s a sacred way of tending to the life God entrusted to you. When we slow down long enough to rest, breathe, and receive, our hearts become more available to pour out Christlike love. This week, we will work on creating space to meet with God, listen for His voice, and care for the places we need His touch. Loving others must begin with our souls anchored in Him.
📖 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.” (Psalm 62:1 NIV)
Challenge Ideas: (try one a day)
- Create a simple “soul-care corner” in your home with a Bible, a candle, and a prayer list.
- Set aside ten quiet minutes today to sit in stillness with God—no agenda, no hurry.
- Replace one rushed moment with deep breathing and Scripture meditation.
- Write a short prayer asking God to show you where your soul needs renewal.
- Write down three ways God has cared for your soul this year.
- Turn on worship music and let your heart rest in the lyrics.
- Ask God where He’s inviting you to slow down.
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❤️ Week Two: Love the Lord
This week, we return our focus to the heart of Christmas—loving the Lord with everything in us. When we remember who He is and what He has done, love naturally rises within us. Let’s draw close to Him in worship, prayer, and daily moments that bring Him delight.
📖 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
“I love you, Lord, my strength.” (Psalm 18:1 NIV)
💕Challenge Ideas:
- Write a short prayer of adoration.
- Start your morning with “Lord, I love You. Help me love You more today.”
- Spend a few minutes in worship before starting your day.
- Memorize Psalm 18:1.
- Pause midday to thank God for one blessing.
- Pray Scripture back to God.
- Light a candle as a reminder of His presence.
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❤️ Week Three: Love Others Like Jesus
This week, we look outward—loving others the way Jesus loves us, not with rushed gestures but with genuine presence, patience, humility, and compassion. Yes, I know this is a busy time of year. But when we love like Jesus, we reflect His heart to a world in need of hope.
📖 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 2:5 NIV)
💕Challenge Ideas:
- Speak kind words to someone who’s struggling.
- Pray quietly and intentionally for someone.
- Bless someone anonymously.
- Listen without rushing to respond.
- Send a Scripture to someone who needs hope.
- Offer to help someone with a task.
- Smile at every person you encounter today.
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Please Share Intentional Christmas Love
We encourage you to share our challenge with your friends. The share buttons are at the bottom of this page. Hearing the experiences of others is a fantastic way to inspire us all to love more like Jesus. Let’s use #IntentionalChristmasLove to celebrate how God’s love moves through our community.
This December, let’s collectively pause and intentionally show love to God, ourselves, and others with #IntentionalChristmasLove. #MareeDee #Christmaslove #love Share on XWe eagerly await hearing about your intentional acts of love throughout December.
Our Intentional Christmas Love Challenges
Each week’s challenges provide a mix of spiritual, emotional, and practical actions to help us focus on love during Christmas. ❤️ Feel free to do all seven challenge ideas or pick and choose. Please keep checking back as we update our page weekly.
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This is beautiful my friend .. 💕
Thank you, my friend. I’m so glad you are participating.
Maree
This is great! 💕 It’s been a rough month—I need this.
I’m sorry to hear it has been a rough month. You are not alone. I’m sending prayers right now, knowing that God understands the need.
Thanks for this challenge, Maree. I needed the nudge!
You are so welcome! Glad you are joining us. Maree