✍️ Author Devotional – December 24th, 2025 Through December 30th 2025
- Sarah Skaggs
- Dec 24, 2025
- 8 min read
✍️ Author Devotional – December 24, 2025
Theme: Holy Night, Sacred WordsScripture:“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:11 (KJV)
Tonight is a holy pause.The waiting is almost complete.The promise is about to be revealed.
On Christmas Eve, heaven leaned close to earth. God chose stillness over spectacle, humility over grandeur, and a manger over a throne. This night reminds us that the most powerful moments are often wrapped in quiet obedience and sacred simplicity.
As an author, tonight is not a night to strive — it is a night to be still.To remember why words matter.To remember Who the Word is.
Jesus did not arrive with noise, yet His presence shook eternity. In the same way, your words do not need to be loud to be powerful. When written from reverence and surrender, even the softest words can carry eternal truth.
Let this night slow your heart. Let your writing rest in awe. Let gratitude replace pressure. Tonight, we don’t rush toward the miracle — we sit with it, honoring the love that stepped into the world to dwell among us.
This is a holy night.Your calling is sacred.Your words matter — because He came.
Reflection Prayer:
Lord, on this holy night, quiet my heart and center my spirit on You. Thank You for sending Jesus — the greatest Word ever spoken to the world. Let my writing reflect reverence, humility, and love. May every word honor You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Tonight’s Gentle Invitation:If you write tonight, let it be worship — a prayer, a reflection, or a simple note of gratitude. If you don’t write, that’s okay too. Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is simply be still and adore Him.
✍️ Author Devotional – December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
Theme: The Word Made FleshScripture:“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…” — John 1:14 (KJV)
Today, we celebrate the greatest story ever told — God stepping into the world.Before there were pages, chapters, or pens, there was the Word… and the Word came near.
Christmas Day reminds every writer of a sacred truth: words matter because He is the Word. Our sentences find meaning because He took on flesh. Our stories carry hope because He entered history with love.
You don’t need to write much today.You don’t need to write well today.You don’t need to write at all today.
If you do write, let it be adoration.If you don’t, let it be rest.
Jesus did not arrive with pressure or performance — He arrived with presence. Let that be enough for your writing today. Sit with the miracle. Let gratitude fill your heart. Let joy soften your spirit.
The story has been told.The promise has been fulfilled.The Savior has come.
And because He came, every word you will ever write now carries eternal hope.
Reflection Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for coming. Thank You for being the Word made flesh — our hope, our peace, our salvation. Today I rest in the miracle of Your birth. May my life and my words forever honor You. In Your holy name, Amen.
Today’s Gentle Invitation:If you feel led, write one sentence of praise.If not, simply whisper, “Thank You, Jesus.”
🎄 Merry Christmas.
✍️ Author Devotional – December 26, 2025
Theme: After the Celebration, He RemainsScripture:“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” — Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)
Christmas Day has passed. The songs grow quieter. The lights feel softer. And the world slowly returns to routine. But today, God gently reminds you of a powerful truth: Jesus did not leave when the celebration ended.
He is still here.Still present.Still near.
As an author, the day after Christmas can feel strangely quiet — like something holy has passed and now you’re left holding the silence. But this silence is not empty. It is sacred. It is where faith settles deeper, where gratitude lingers, and where God continues His work within you.
The miracle of Christmas was not a single day — it was the beginning of God with us. The same Jesus born in a manger now walks with you into ordinary days, unfinished drafts, quiet mornings, and faithful obedience.
Your writing after Christmas matters just as much as your writing before it. The story didn’t end in Bethlehem — it continued, and so does your calling. Let today be gentle. Let it be reflective. Let it remind you that God remains steady long after the celebration fades.
Reflection Prayer:
Lord, thank You that You remain with me after the celebration. Help me carry the peace of Christmas into ordinary days. Guide my words, steady my heart, and let my writing continue to reflect Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today’s Gentle Invitation:Write one quiet reflection today — not about the rush, but about the remaining. What peace, truth, or gratitude do you want to carry forward from Christmas into the days ahead?
✍️ Author Devotional – December 27, 2025
Theme: Carrying the Light ForwardScripture:“The light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” — John 1:5 (KJV)
Christmas has passed, but the Light has not dimmed. The same Light that entered the world in Bethlehem continues to shine — steady, faithful, and unchanging — even as the season grows quieter.
As an author, you are called to carry that Light forward. Your words can reflect His truth in a world that often feels heavy, uncertain, or weary after the celebrations fade. You don’t have to force hope — you simply have to reflect the Light you’ve already received.
Light doesn’t rush.Light doesn’t argue.Light simply shines.
When you write from the Light of Christ, your words bring clarity without condemnation, hope without pressure, and truth without fear. Even small reflections can brighten dark corners of someone’s heart.
Let today be about continuation, not conclusion. The Christmas story did not end — it unfolded. And your calling to write does the same. Carry the Light into ordinary moments, quiet mornings, and simple words. God will do the rest.
Reflection Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the Light that continues to shine. Help me carry Your truth, hope, and peace forward through my words. Let my writing reflect Your presence and bring light where it is needed most. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today’s Gentle Invitation:Write something small today that reflects Light — a sentence of hope, a truth you’re holding onto, or a quiet reminder that God is still shining.
✍️ Author Devotional – December 28, 2025
Theme: Faithful in the In-BetweenScripture:“Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” — Galatians 6:9 (KJV)
The days between Christmas and the New Year often feel like an in-between space. The celebration has passed, the next season hasn’t fully arrived, and everything feels quieter — slower. Yet this is holy ground.
God does deep work in the in-between.Not flashy work.Not loud work.But faithful, steady, refining work.
As an author, these in-between days are a gift. They remind you that your calling isn’t tied to a holiday, a deadline, or a moment of excitement. Your calling is rooted in faithfulness — showing up, even when nothing feels urgent or extraordinary.
You may not see fruit yet.You may not feel inspired yet.You may not know what the next chapter holds.
But God promises a harvest in due season. Not rushed. Not delayed. Right on time. Your words, prayers, and obedience are not wasted. They are seeds quietly taking root beneath the surface.
Today, don’t measure your writing by productivity. Measure it by faithfulness. Keep doing the good work God has placed in your hands, trusting that He is growing something beautiful — even now.
Reflection Prayer:
Lord, help me remain faithful in the in-between seasons. When things feel quiet or uncertain, strengthen my heart to keep trusting You. Let my writing be steady, sincere, and surrendered to Your timing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today’s Gentle Invitation:Write one small, faithful thing today — even a sentence. Let it be an act of trust, believing that God is working in ways you cannot yet see.
✍️ Author Devotional – December 29, 2025
Theme: Reflecting With GratitudeScripture:“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” — Psalm 107:1 (KJV)
As the year draws close to its end, God invites you to pause and reflect — not on what’s unfinished or imperfect, but on His faithfulness. Gratitude has a way of softening our hearts and restoring our vision.
As an author, reflection is sacred work. Looking back helps you see where God carried you, sustained you, and whispered encouragement when you needed it most. Even the hard chapters hold evidence of His mercy.
Gratitude does not ignore struggle — it acknowledges grace within it.It reminds you that God was present in the progress and in the pauses.It prepares your heart to move forward without regret or fear.
Today, let gratitude shape your writing. Write from thankfulness rather than pressure. From remembrance rather than expectation. When you thank God for what He has done, you create space for trust in what He will do next.
Let this day be one of gentle reflection — honoring the journey and praising the God who walked with you every step of the way.
Reflection Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness throughout this year. Thank You for carrying me through every chapter — the joyful, the difficult, and the quiet. Help me write today from a heart full of gratitude and trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today’s Gentle Invitation:Write a short gratitude list today — three ways you’ve seen God’s goodness this year. Let thanksgiving shape your words and prepare your heart for what’s ahead.
✍️ Author Devotional – December 30, 2025
Theme: Leaving What Was, Trusting What Will BeScripture:“Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” — Philippians 3:13 (KJV)
Today sits gently between what has been and what is coming. It’s a day of release — not rushing ahead, not clinging behind — but trusting God in the middle of the transition.
As an author, it’s tempting to rehearse what you didn’t finish, what you wish you’d written differently, or where you feel behind. But God does not ask you to carry yesterday into tomorrow. He invites you to lay it down.
Leaving what was doesn’t mean it lacked value.It means its season has served its purpose.
God uses yesterday to shape you — not to bind you. The lessons, the growth, the healing, and even the unfinished pages all belong to Him. And He is already preparing what comes next.
Today, you don’t have to plan the new year.You don’t have to set goals or force clarity.You only need to trust that God is leading you forward — gently, intentionally, and faithfully.
Let your writing today reflect surrender. Release regret. Release pressure. Release fear. Reach forward with hope, knowing God goes before you.
Reflection Prayer:
Lord, I place the past in Your hands and trust You with what lies ahead. Help me release what no longer serves this season and walk forward in faith. Guide my words, my heart, and my calling as You prepare what comes next. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today’s Gentle Invitation:Write one sentence today that begins with:“Lord, I trust You with…”Let it be an act of release and faith as you prepare to step into a new season.







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