The Little Foxes That (Try To) Ruin Christmas
Elizabeth Laing Thompson
“Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom.” Song of Songs 2:15 (NIV)
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” 2 Corinthians 12:9a (NIV)
Heavenly Father, thank You for the Truth of Your Word and the hope it brings to every situation. Sometimes it is difficult to look beyond my situation and challenges, but I ask You to help me remember Your promises that You have a hope and a future for me (Jeremiah 29:11). Give me the grace to walk confidently in all You have for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Then Jesus asked, ‘What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.’” Luke 13:18-19 (NIV)
“She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’” Genesis 16:13 (NIV)
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25 (NIV)
“Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.” John 7:24 (NIV)
“The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
“and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.” Colossians 1:12 (NIV)
Lord, thank You for shining Your light into places I didn’t even know were dark. Forgive me when I try to decide who deserves Your grace — remind me it’s never about worthiness but always about Your mercy. Teach me to trust Your justice and let go of my pride. May Your light shine through me so others can see You more clearly. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
“Pay attention to me, my people, and listen to me, my nation; for instruction will come from me, and my justice for a light to the nations. I will bring it about quickly.” Isaiah 51:4 (CSB)
“Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom.” Song of Songs 2:15 (NIV)
“And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.’ And the angel departed from her.” Luke 1:38 (ESV)
“Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God …” Luke 2:13 (NLT)
“… the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.” Romans 4:17 (ESV)