Before the calendars fill up, the lights get tangled, and the days rush past, I want to pause and speak encouragement over your week, and over your heart.

This season reminds us of something sacred: God came close.

Jesus entered the world quietly, humbly, wrapped not in perfection, but in promise. And that same Jesus walks with us now, in the middle of our busy weeks, our unanswered prayers, and our longing for hope.

New Mercies, New Joy 🌟

There’s something especially beautiful about starting a week during Christmas. It reminds us that no matter how heavy life feels, hope has already arrived.

You don’t have to have everything figured out this week.
You don’t have to be strong all the time.
You don’t even have to feel joyful every moment.

Because joy isn’t found in circumstances—it’s found in Christ.

As we celebrate His birth, we’re reminded that God’s greatest gift didn’t come wrapped in ease or comfort, but in love, humility, and salvation.

Honoring Jesus in the Middle of the Week ✝️

This Christmas, I’m choosing to slow down, not because life is quiet, but because Jesus is worthy of my attention.

I’m choosing gratitude over pressure.
Presence over perfection.
Worship over worry.

And I pray that as you walk through this week, you feel the gentle reminder that Jesus is with you, right where you are, whether your days feel full or fragile.

A Week with Something Extra to Celebrate 🎉🎄

This season is already special—but it’s about to get even sweeter! I’m excited to officially invite you to a Virtual Launch Party on Zoom to celebrate The Race of Your Life.

📅 Save the Date:
Thursday, January 29, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM EST
📍 Live on Zoom

What better way to kick off the new year than by gathering together to celebrate hope, redemption, and God’s faithfulness?

We’ll laugh, reflect, share stories, give away a few fun prizes, and simply celebrate what God has done—together.

💻 How to Get the Zoom Link:
To receive the Zoom link for the party, please either:
➡️ Subscribe on my website: www.StacyKincer.com
and/or
➡️ Register using the form provided

📌 Please note: Your email registration is used strictly to send the Zoom link for this event. If you are already a subscriber, you will automatically receive the Zoom link when it is sent out.

Whether you’ve already read the book, are just starting, or are cheering from afar—you are warmly invited, and I would love to celebrate with you!

A Thought for You 💭

This week, let joy look different than you expect.

Let it look like quiet worship in the car.
Let it look like laughter in the middle of chaos.
Let it look like trusting Jesus even when things aren’t wrapped up neatly.

Because Christmas reminds us that God does His best work in humble beginnings.

Closing Thoughts 🙇🏽‍♀️

This week, may your heart be light—even if life feels heavy.
May you feel the nearness of Jesus in the small moments.
And may you remember that Christmas is not about perfection—it’s about presence.

I hope you’ll join me for the Virtual Launch Party on Zoom as we celebrate together—not just a book, but the faithfulness of God.

Here’s to a joyful week, a Christ-centered Christmas, and a heart full of hope. 🎄💛

A Prayer for the Week and the Season Ahead 🙏🏽

Jesus,
Thank You for coming to us, Emmanuel, God with us.
As we walk through this week and this Christmas season, help us keep our hearts centered on You.
Bring peace where there is stress, hope where there is heaviness, and joy that goes deeper than circumstance.
Help us celebrate Your presence, not just Your birth.
May everything we do honor You.
In your precious name we pray, amen.