Peace for our Pieces (Xmas)

Big Idea: With his arrival, Jesus delivered something truly invaluable: a deep sense of serenity and wholeness. No matter how shattered our lives may seem, he holds the power to restore us and provide the comfort we so desperately crave. So lean into his love, and trust that the broken pieces of your heart will be made whole again.

Possible Illustrations:

Live clay potter

The stages a vase goes through to become beautiful (e.g. forming, reforming, kilning, painting, etc)

Shatter a pot/plate and try to put it together? Jesus fills in even the smallest pieces with his presence and peace

Possible Verses

Luke 2:14 ESV

14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 ESV

23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

Philippians 4:6–7 ESV

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Romans 15:13 ESV

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Psalm 147:3 ESV

3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Psalm 51:17 ESV

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Jeremiah 17:14 M:BCL

14 God, pick up the pieces. Put me back together again. You are my praise!

Jeremiah 17:14 ESV

14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.