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Next, let’s spend some time in prayer.

Heavenly Father,

On that first Christmas morning, our savior was born. Thank You for sending Your Son not just to Israel, but the gentiles, too. Your grace and love are greater than we could ever imagine. Help me to take the Gospel to all people, going outside the church walls and shining the light of Christ for all to see.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Next, let’s spend some time in prayer.

Heavenly Father,

Jesus is the light of the world and the light of my life. May His life shine brightly into my life and may I, then, shine His light into the lives of those around me.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Next, let’s spend some time in prayer.

Heavenly Father,

You sent Your Son to become man, born of Mary. Jesus took on flesh to destroy satan and free us from His reign of sin and death. Thank You! 

The devil still prowls like a lion seeking to destroy us. Protect me, Lord. Keep me firmly in Your reign. Lead me not into temptation and deliver me from evil.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Next, let’s spend some time in prayer.

Heavenly Father,

I confess that I am a sinner. I have done things that were against Your Law. I have not loved You with my whole heart. I have not loved my neighbor like myself. 

(Take some time to confess your specific sins.)

I need Your mercy. Please forgive me for the sake of Jesus Christ, who was born in a manger, lived a perfect life, suffered and died for the sins of the world and then rose again.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Next, let’s spend some time in prayer.

Heavenly Father,

This life is filled with strife, violence, and war. Continue to bring peace into this world and please give me peace in my life. I thank and praise You that You I have peace with You through Christ. Help me to to have peace with my family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors as well. Help me to forgive when I am harmed or offended and to be forgiven when I harm or offend others.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Next, let’s spend some time in prayer.

Heavenly Father,

In and of myself, I am the least. I have nothing to offer of myself, but by You creating me, I have value and in Christ I have been filled with the most value. We are clay jars which contain a great treasure, the Gospel. Even You dwell in me. Help me to always remember my value in You and happily share the treasure in me. 

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Next, let’s spend some time in prayer.

Heavenly Father,

The world is full of sin and its horrible effects. Lord, be with those who have lost children. Comfort them and give them the hope of Jesus’ resurrection. Help us to push back against the atrocities of sin committed every day, but also stand secure in the hope of Your return when there will be no sin and no death.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Next, let’s spend some time in prayer.

Heavenly Father,

Before Jesus, my heart was cold and stony because of my sin. Yet, through Jesus and Your Spirit, You have given me a new heart that is flesh. I am alive in Christ. Thank You for the new life I have in You. Help me to give my heart to You each and every day. Help me to praise You like the angels in joyful song and also worship You and ponder You in my heart like Mary.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Next, let’s spend some time in prayer.

Heavenly Father,

You sent Your Son into the world to reconcile us. By our sinful nature, we were estranged from You, our relationship with You broken. Yet, You sacrificed everything to fix that relationship and even call us sons and daughters, making that little baby in the manger our brother and calling us friends. Thank You.

Help me to have a closer and closer relationship with You each day of my life. 

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Next, let’s spend some time in prayer.

Heavenly Father,

It must have been so exciting to hear the angels singing and go see Jesus in the manger. Today, it is still exciting. I praise the name of Jesus our King. May I always praise His name and tell the people around me about Him.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)