Discover Immanuel, “God with Us.”

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Celebrate Christ’s Arrival

It was into the darkness that God’s light appeared. In a world filled with chaos, one baby changed the atmosphere. Hope arrived in the form of Immanuel, God with us.

As you prepare to celebrate our Savior’s birth, spend this Advent season reflecting on the hope, peace, love, and joy that Jesus brought into the world. Get started by completing an Advent Plan:

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God is always doing great things. Let’s thank Him!

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What are you thankful for?

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 THESSALONIANS 5:18

No matter what you face, God’s goodness and mercy will never leave you. In fact, He even prepares blessings for you in the middle of hard seasons. But these truths aren’t always easy to remember, which is why giving thanks matters.

Gratitude helps us focus on the only One who is able to turn our problems around for His glory and our good. So right now, let’s take a minute to pause and thank God for all He’s done in our lives.

A Prayer of Thanks

God, You are good, and Your steadfast love endures forever! Even in the hardest seasons, I always have a reason to worship You.

Thank You for giving me victory and abundant life in Jesus Christ! Although I don’t deserve it, You shower me with unconditional love and forgiveness.

And so no matter what the future may hold, I will shout for joy because You are with me. You comfort me and bless me in the presence of my enemies. Nothing compares to You and no weapon can stand against You. In all things, I am more than a conqueror through You!

Be glorified through me, God. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart bless Your name.

I want my life to bring You praise.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Resources for Your Family

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Take a moment and think about the kids in your life. How have the challenges of this year impacted them? As the world continues to go through sudden changes, it’s important our kids remember that in every season, God has a plan for His people, and His love never fails us.

Help the kids and teenagers in your life draw closer to God every day through the free resources listed below.

Bible App for Kids

Bible App for Kids

Give kids a delight-filled Bible experience with animated, interactive Bible stories that help them discover the bigger story God is telling.

Open Bible App for Kids

Kids Bible Experience

Kids Bible Experience

Inside the Bible App

Help preteens develop their own daily rhythm of seeking God through Verse of the Day Story content that’s made specifically for them.

Turn On Kids Bible Experience

Bible Plans for Teens

Bible Plans for Teens

Inside the Bible App

Equip teenagers with practical, spiritual advice made for them by some of YouVersion’s global content partners. Once your teen finds a Plan they want to start, they can invite trusted friends to join them.

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Hope + healing for your day

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In what areas of life are you asking God for hope or healing? Whatever you’re facing right now, God is always near—but sometimes, we need to be reminded of that.

He renews our hopes and heals our bodies.

Psalms 147:3

Bible Plans help us cling to God’s truths, especially during life’s storms. So today, create space for God to speak to you through His Word by starting one of these Plans.

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Bible videos we think you’ll love

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What will you watch?

Watch Bible Videos on your phone

Whether you have an established quiet time or you’re just getting started, devotional videos can help you draw near to God in a fresh way.

Watch the Bible come to life with new video content inside the YouVersion App.

Watch The Chosen - Season 1

Watch the Eyewitness Bible Series: Luke

Watch the Spoken Gospel: Jesus in All of John

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