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burnt out & exhausted

Resources: Crossroads Prayerline or call 1-866-273-4444

Practical Ways to Combat Burnout: Identify boundaries | Remember your calling - know when to say ‘no’ | Unload your burdens (talk to a counselor) or learn to journal! | Renew your strength: delegate & find ways to rest.

Bible verses: Genesis 2:2-3 Matthew 11:28-29 Song of Solomon 1:6

Watch, Share, and Connect

Are we known for our love

Resources: Crossroads Prayerline or call 1-866-273-4444

Books: Just Act | Found

Faith-based Counselling: Beacon Coaching or Senait Litchmore

Bible verses: 1John 13:35 Galatians 6:2 & 1 Peter 4:8-11

Emmanuel: God with us

Resources: Crossroads Prayerline or call 1-866-273-4444

This Christmas, take time to :

  1. Watch a holiday movie like The Nativity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmPrUFguQ0Y

  2. Look up and then out…not in: Volunteer and make the first step by reaching out to people!

Prepare your new year: set goals, plan and pray: Lord Jesus, no matter what circumstances I face, You are with me always. Thank You for being Emmanuel. Help me share this message of joy with those who need it this Christmas season.

How to be present at christmas

Resources: Crossroads Prayerline or call 1-866-273-4444

Tips to BE present:

  1. BE focussed on Christ-centred traditions;

  2. BE ready for rest: less means more sanity… Be open to dropping the ball! 

  3. BE ready for generosity & let God use you!

  4. BE ready for fun and conversation around food (leave the cell phone behind).

Take time: open presents one at a time, Read the Christmas story together as a family, play outside!

Violence against women

Resources: Crossroads Prayerline or call 1-866-273-4444

Resources:

Bon Ami Community Service: https://www.bonamics.org/

Signal for help (Canadian Women's Foundation)

Ending Violence Association of Canada

ShelterSafe.ca FIND THE NEAREST shelter OR in Toronto www.sheltermovers.com

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support

YOU BELONG

Resources: Crossroads Prayerline or call 1-866-273-4444

Books: Belonging

Faith-based Counselling: Beacon Coaching or Senait Litchmore

Bible verses: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 1 Corinthians 3:23 & John 10:27-30

Ending Toxic & Unhealthy Friendships

Resources: Crossroads Prayerline or call 1-866-273-4444

Books: Boundaries | Safe People

Faith-based Counselling: Beacon Coaching or Senait Litchmore

Bible verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 1 Corinthians 15:33 & Proverbs 22:24-25