Keeping Christ at the Center When Christmas Gets Crazy
It's December, and if you're anything like me, you're feeling the pressure. The lists of things to do are getting longer, and your calendar is filling up…making Christmas feel a little crazy.
Between shopping and business activities to close out the year, keeping Christ at the center can be difficult. When you’re trying to make everything "perfect," you may lose sight of the reason for celebrating in the first place.
It’s Jesus…His birth and arrival, and the fact that He is Emmanuel, God with us.
I'm writing this as much for me as I am for you. Because I need this reminder too.
The Pull of the Season
During the Christmas season, we get pulled in a million directions. The business needs to close strong. The family needs gifts. The house needs decorating. There are parties and celebrations to attend. If you're a woman building a business while trying to honor God, the pressure can feel intense.
Jesus didn't come so we could stress ourselves into exhaustion celebrating His birth. He came to bring peace, joy, hope, and even rest for our souls.
So how do we actually keep Him central when everything around us is screaming for attention?
Ways to Keep Christ Central This Season
Maybe it’s unrealistic to plan on waking up at 4 a.m. or to add 10 more things to your already full plate. Honestly, that's not how I live.
My suggestions based on what I do:
1. Start my mornings with Him
I'm not suggesting two hours of quiet time, although that’s sometimes needed. I'm talking about starting the day by acknowledging Him. Sometimes it's worship music while getting ready for the day. Sometimes it's a quick prayer before getting out of bed, "Good morning, Jesus. Thank you for this beautiful new day."
Bishop T.D. Jakes, like many preachers, talks about "first fruits." It’s giving God the first of your day, not the leftovers. Even five minutes of acknowledging Him before diving into to-do lists changes everything.
2. Worship Throughout the Day
I often keep worship music playing in the background. As a writer, most days it’s instrumental with a few breaks for my favorites. Tribbett's "If He Did It Before" and Bishop Norman Hutchin’s “Emmanuel” have been on repeat in my house. There's something special about keeping that atmosphere of worship. It reminds me whose really in control when things feel chaotic.
Worship music helps me stay in tune with God.
3. Saying No Without Guilt
This is the hard one for me. With every invitation or opportunity presented to me, I'm learning to pause to see if it aligns with the boundaries I set for this season.
Some things are necessary. Some things are meaningful and beneficial. But some things are just noise.
It's okay to say no. It's okay to protect your peace. It's okay to create space for what matters most.
The Realities of the Season
Here's the truth about my life. My business doesn’t shut down during the Christmas season. I'm still working with my daughters on their projects. I'm still writing, creating, and building.
But I'm doing it differently.
The same God who called me to build Inspired Eagle Enterprise and to partner with my daughters in their businesses is the same God who came as a baby in Bethlehem. He’s Lord and Savior, and He understands purpose, rest, work, and worship.
My business exists to help women keep faith at the center of their lives and businesses. I can help you do it, because I do it for myself.
Practical Ways I'm Keeping Christ Central
Let me get really practical:
In My Work:
Starting business planning sessions with prayer
Ending client calls with next steps that I pray about
Remembering that every email, every product, and every service is ultimately about advancing His kingdom
In My Home:
Gospel music, not just Christmas R&B
Conversations about Jesus's birth
Gratitude in all things
In My Schedule:
Church and worship are non-negotiable (even virtually)
Time with my family to celebrate Christmas
Time to simply sit and reflect on the miracle of Jesus’ Birth
In My Giving:
Remembering that Christmas is about giving because He gave
Supporting ministries and causes that matter
Generosity that reflects His heart
When It All Feels Like Too Much
Let’s be honest. There are moments of overwhelm. When the business needs attention, the family needs extra attention, and content needs to be created. And I'm...tired.
That's when I remember: He came for this exact reason.
Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
Jesus didn't come to add more pressure. He came to lift the weight.
So, when it feels like too much, I stop and pray. Sometimes I literally just say His name, "Jesus," and let Him remind me that I don't have to carry it all.
The Gift We're Really Celebrating
At the end of the day, Christmas, with its perfect decorations and gift-giving, is about a baby born in a manger who became the Savior of the world.
God loves us so much that He didn't stay distant; He came close.
It's the miracle that Emmanuel means "God with us," not God disappointed in us, not God waiting for us to get it right, but God WITH us.
What a powerful gift that is!
My Prayer for You
If you're reading this and you're feeling the weight of this season - whether it's business pressure, family stress, or just the general chaos of December - I'm praying for you.
I'm praying that you'll feel His presence in the midst of it all. That you'll know His peace when things get hectic. That you'll remember the real reason we celebrate.
And I'm praying that as you build your business, serve your family, and walk out your calling, you'll keep Christ at the center of it all.
Because that's where the real joy is.
That's where the real peace is.
That's where everything else falls into place.
Let's Keep the Conversation Going
How are you keeping Christ at the center this Christmas season? What's working for you? What's challenging?
Drop a comment below or send me an email. I'd love to hear from you.
And if you need prayer for anything you're facing this season - business, family, personal - let me know. I believe in the power of prayer, and I'd be honored to lift you up.
Merry Christmas.
Yvette
Just for you
If you're looking for resources to help you integrate faith and business throughout the year (not just at Christmas), check out my Women, Wealth & The Word framework. It's all about keeping God at the center of your life and business - exactly what we've been talking about today.
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