When Christmas Feels Heavy: A 25-Day Devotional for Depression, Healing, and Hope

By Grace Parker

Is your Christmas more "heavy" than "merry" this year?
While the world insists on forced cheer, bright lights, and constant celebration, many find themselves navigating a season amplified by grief, depression, and loss. If you are struggling to feel the "joy of the season," you are not broken-you are human.
In When Christmas Feels Heavy, author Grace Parker offers a gentle, 25-day journey designed specifically for the "real you" the one who might cry in the car after a holiday gathering or wonder if God truly sees your pain. This isn't a devotional about "checking boxes" or performing spiritual strength; it is a safe space to acknowledge your struggle without shame.

Inside this 25-Day Devotional, you will find:

Honest Reflections: Daily readings that tackle difficult themes like unmet expectations, the weight of loneliness, and the reality of "soul-exhaustion".

Anchoring Scripture: Carefully selected verses that remind you of God's nearness to the brokenhearted.

Gentle Practices: Simple, non-demanding activities-from breathing exercises to intentional rest-to help you integrate healing truths into your day.

Conversational Prayers: Accessible, warm prayers for the days when your own words feel empty.

The hope of Christmas didn't arrive in pristine circumstances; it arrived in the mess, the vulnerability, and the night. This year, permit yourself to grieve, to rest, and to meet God exactly where you are.

Perfect for anyone walking through:

Seasonal Depression or Anxiety

Grief and the loss of a loved one

Difficult family dynamics or broken relationships

A "heavy" season where joy feels out of reach

Begin your journey toward gentle hope today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GDFZWB19
• ISBN13: 9798242026032
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"