Discover how to find rest and peace amidst the stress of the Christmas season by focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. Financial pressures, relational tensions, and loneliness can make this time of year challenging. By exploring Isaiah 11, we learn about God's promises of hope and restoration through the birth of Jesus Christ. The prophecy of a shoot from the stump of Jesse signifies the coming of a new king who brings wisdom, understanding, and righteousness. Despite life's challenges and the consequences of our actions, God's promises offer a path to true rest and joy. This Christmas, draw near to God and experience the peace that comes from His presence. Keywords: Christmas stress, finding rest, Isaiah 11, God's promises, Jesus Christ, hope, restoration, peace, financial pressures, relational tensions, loneliness. Hays Hills seeks to bring life-changing hope to an ever-changing people through the unchanging Gospel.