Have you ever been disappointed, discouraged or depressed at Christmas? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares a fresh look at the first Christmas ever, which may have been the worst Christmas ever. 
 
3 keys to avoid having the worst Christmas ever:
1. Adjust your expectations 
2. Embrace God’s perspective
3. Repurpose your pain. 
 
1.Adjust Your Expectations: 
Disappointment occurs when what you hope for isn’t what happens. 
When you’re disappointed, asking the question “What was I expecting?” often helps identify why you feel the way you do.
 
The Pregnancy: how Mary and Joseph adjusted their expectations:
Luke 1:26-35 
Mary was confused and disturbed V 29 
Mary was afraid. V 30
Mary was uncertain. V 34 
 
Matthew 1:18-25
Joseph was hurt. 
Joseph was angry. 
Joseph had doubt. 
Joseph had to seriously adjust his expectations.
 
The Response:
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38
 
What does God want to birth in you? 
 
We often say a pregnant woman is “expecting.” 
 
What are you expecting?
 
Are you expecting what God is expecting?