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Merry Christmas! The name given to the child born in Bethlehem carried heaven’s purpose, pointing to a Savior who came not only to dwell among us but to lift us from sin and restore us to God. In remembering why He came, Christmas becomes an invitation to receive that saving gift personally and with gratitude.
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“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.”—Matthew 1:21
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“Christmas is for everyone because God sent His Son for all of us and for each of us. … He was born to save. To save you and to save me. What an incomparable gift that can only be given by Him.”—Paul V. Johnson, “Christ Was Born to Save”
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Living the Principle: Merry Christmas!
- Let Christmas practices point beyond tradition by intentionally naming ways the Savior’s power to redeem has changed personal choices, relationships, or hopes, allowing gratitude for His saving role to shape how the season is experienced.
- Create space during Christmas gatherings or quiet moments to release guilt, resentment, or shame through prayer and repentance, trusting that Christ’s coming included the promise of forgiveness and spiritual renewal.
- Reflect Christ’s saving purpose outwardly by seeking out someone who feels overlooked or burdened during the holidays and offering presence, help, or reconciliation, mirroring the way the Savior came personally and deliberately for all.
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This Day in Church History
1914: The First Presidency asks members of the Church to donate money to relieve the suffering of victims of the “Great War” (World War I), being waged in Europe.
How does remembering that Christ was born to save shape the way you experience Christmas? Share your thoughts in the comments and check back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
