What if we anticipate Christmas with more tears and fewer traditions, more honesty, and fewer obligations? December can be a happy, nostalgic, and bustling season. But for those experiencing loss and grief, the holidays can feel abrasive and superficial. Yet, Jesus came for those that are weary and suffering. The sorrow-laden world has reason to rejoice, and the celebration doesn't have to be wrapped in tinsel and lightsIn Joy of Every Longing Heart, you'll find daily Advent devotionals that invite you to bring your heart's honest grief and disappointment to meet the Savior who collects your tears and comes to rescue you from your fears.Whether grieving, disappointed, or seeking to behold Jesus without distractions during the Christmas season, this Advent will help you meet the season with honest insight while experiencing true hope found only in Jesus.