A Prayer for Christmas
By Emma Danzey

Isaiah 9:6 says, “For unto us a Little one is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the federal government shall be upon His shoulder. And His identify shall be known as Fantastic, Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”

It’s already Christmastime once more. The decor is displayed within the shops, the songs are taking part in, decorations are being put up, traditional films are beginning to run on television, and particular occasions and exhibits are operating. We will simply be so dazzled by the bodily and worldly Christmas traditions that we miss the preparation of our hearts for the time of celebrating Jesus’ beginning. 

Now, don’t get me unsuitable, I like a great Christmas tree and wrapping presents like anybody; nonetheless, as believers, we all know that there’s a a lot deeper and extra beneficial which means to this time of yr. We all know the true which means of Christmas, and we’re invited annually to take time and press into the enjoyment and worship of our Savior. At the moment, let’s pray as we put together our hearts for Christmas.

Let’s Pray:

Pricey Jesus,
You’re the Little one who was born within the manger for us in Bethlehem a few years in the past. Thank You for humbling Your self and coming down within the type of man to be our everlasting Savior. Thank You for being our Fantastic, Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace. 

We declare at present that You’re fantastic in your perfection and in all that you just say and do. You have got been fantastic to undeserved sinners like us. We reward You. Thank You for being our Counselor and for sending the Holy Spirit to information us every day. We reward You for being our Mighty God. You have got parted seas, carried out miracles, raised the useless to life, and conquered and defeated sin. We worship You for being our Eternal Father. Regardless that all of us, like sheep, have gone astray, you pursued us and welcomed us again into Your kingdom and adopted us, and known as us co-heirs with Christ. We thank You for being our Prince of Peace. That is such a consolation as we endure on this world of sin and stroll via life understanding the problem that we face. We’ve eternally peace and hope in You.

As we mirror that You may have left us to our sin, however You had a plan from the start to return for us, might we be glad-hearted. Fill us with the enjoyment and pleasure that You got here to be our Savior and rescue us. Thank You for instructing us that Your methods are usually not our methods and that they’re higher than our personal. 

Assist us to have teachable hearts this Christmastime to not solely hear Your phrase and assume on the gospel however to permit You to disclose it to us in recent methods. God, present us new views and provides us better appreciation for what You probably did and sweeter perception into particulars in Your Phrase that we’ve got by no means seen.

Allow us to excitedly train the subsequent era about Your love and the way You got here to earth. Give us creativity in presenting the gospel message via the Christmas story. Assist us to be in awe of You and excited to share You with these youthful than us. Give us knowledge on how you can train them the actual which means of Christmas and have fun collectively in worshipful methods. Present new concepts for brand new traditions to happen that might allow us to repair our eyes on You.

Even within the secular celebrations of this vacation, assist us to incorporate You and search You inside these different joys, understanding that You’re the Creator. You made the entire bushes, gave us lights, and supplied chocolate for warm chocolate to the world and gingerbread homes. Could we be in amazement at Your magnificence and splendor each season. 

We pray over those that have a tough time through the holidays. Assist them to relaxation in You and really feel seen and cared for by their group. We pray that this Christmas shall be an intimate time with You. We pray for individuals who are new to households or are a part of new traditions to really feel welcomed and luxuriate in this new candy season. You’re so good, and we reward you for being the Savior of the world. Amen.

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One in all her best joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is spouse to Drew and mother to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time within the dwelling, however loves to offer articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian way of life. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number one on Crosswalk in 2021. Most lately, Emma launched Treasures for Tots, (Scripture reminiscence songs) for younger youngsters. Throughout her ministry profession, Emma has launched Wildflower: Blooming By means of Singleness, two worship EP albums, based and led Polished Convention Ministries, and ran the Refined Journal. You possibly can view her articles on her weblog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and take a look at her Instagram @Emmadanzey.

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