### **Biblical Approach to Tori Rae’s Christmas Spirit Reset Plan:**

 


I asked how the Christmas spirit reset might look if we based it jyst on Bible teachings. Here are the profound answers.

If Tori Rae sought guidance from the Bible to reset her Christmas spirit, the direction would likely shift from external actions to a more internal, heart-centered transformation. Instead of focusing solely on tasks like leaving notes, organizing events, or rekindling friendships, her journey would be deeply rooted in spiritual reflection, intentional gratitude, and an active connection with God’s presence in everyday moments.


### **Biblical Approach to Tori Rae’s Christmas Spirit Reset Plan:**


1. **Start with the Heart – Surrender and Reflection**  

   *Scripture:* **Psalm 51:10** – *“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”*  

   **Shift:** Tori Rae’s first step isn’t to *do* something outwardly but to sit in stillness, acknowledging her grief and asking God to renew her heart. This could be a quiet scene where she journals her raw emotions, praying for God’s guidance to fill the hollow places with His peace.


2. **Focus on Gratitude in All Circumstances**  

   *Scripture:* **1 Thessalonians 5:18** – *“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”*  

   **Shift:** Instead of only focusing on what’s missing (Henry’s absence, lost joy), she starts a *gratitude list,* even if it begins with simple things: the warmth of her coffee mug, Kain’s friendship, a sunrise. These small acknowledgments create a foundation for hope.


3. **Shift from Self to Service, Rooted in Love**  

   *Scripture:* **Galatians 5:13** – *“Through love serve one another.”*  

   **Shift:** Rather than viewing acts of kindness as steps on a checklist, Tori Rae embraces them as natural outflows of God’s love. Her service becomes less about fixing her spirit and more about *sharing* the light she’s rekindling within.


4. **Lean into God’s Strength, Not Her Own**  

   *Scripture:* **2 Corinthians 12:9** – *“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”*  

   **Shift:** She accepts that it’s okay to be broken. The pressure to “be okay” fades as she realizes God’s strength shines brightest through her weakness. This could lead to a heartfelt scene where she tells Kain or Pastor Noah, “I don’t have to carry it all. I just have to let God hold me.”


5. **Reclaim Joy as a Fruit of the Spirit**  

   *Scripture:* **Galatians 5:22-23** – *“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”*  

   **Shift:** Joy isn’t something she *finds*; it’s something she *receives* from God’s Spirit, even in the midst of grief. She doesn’t need to chase it—it’s already planted within her, waiting to grow.


6. **Anchor in Hope of Eternal Reunion**  

   *Scripture:* **1 Thessalonians 4:13-14** – *“We do not grieve as those who have no hope.”*  

   **Shift:** The ache of missing Henry transforms as she holds onto the promise of eternal life. This doesn’t erase the pain but infuses it with hope, knowing their story isn’t over—it’s just paused.


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### **A Scene Inspired by This Approach:**  

Tori Rae sits alone, Christmas lights blinking softly. She opens her dad’s old Bible, fingers brushing over his notes in the margins. As she reads, tears fall—not just from grief, but from relief. She doesn’t have to “fix” herself. She simply whispers, *“Lord, I miss him. But I trust You. Fill the empty spaces with Your presence.”*


The next day, when she brings cookies to Kain or writes that note to Pastor Noah, it’s not because she *has* to. It’s because her heart has been gently mended, one prayer at a time.  


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### **Final Thought:**  

The Bible’s wisdom would guide Tori Rae to see that Christmas spirit isn’t something to chase or recreate—it’s the quiet, steady presence of God’s love, always there, even in the silence.

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