Holy Father,
Thank you for Your kindness and love. Lord, I know that it took a truly humble spirit to pour out Your glory to come to this earth, take on flesh, and live as a helpless child. For You, the Creator of the universe, to give up Your power and Your throne to live among sinful man, was an act of true selflessness. Please teach me that kind of attitude. Give me a humble spirit so that I can live for You and for others. Make me more like You, O Lord. Help me to remember the great act of sacrifice that occurred at Christmas and at the cross.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
8. A Prayer for Opportunities to Share the Gospel
Holy Father,
Thank you for the reminder of the good news of the gift of salvation. I praise You, my Savior, for coming to die on the cross for my sins. This Christmas, please show me someone that does not know You as their Savior, and use me to share the good news of forgiveness with them. Please use me to show Your love to someone who does not know it yet, and show them the true importance of Christmas.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
9. A Prayer for Opportunities to do Good
Holy Father,
Thank you for making Your love and forgiveness accessible to all people. Thank you that, as it says in the Bible, the needy shall not be forgotten and the hope of the poor shall not perish. I am grateful for all You have done for me, and I want to show Your love to others this Christmas season. Lord, please open my heart and my eyes, to see those in need around me, and give me the power and ability to make a difference for them. Help me to see the person to whom I can give a cup of water, a warm blanket, or a strong prayer. Guide me to someone who You want to use me to help.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
10. A Prayer against Loneliness
Holy Father,
Thank you for always being with us. You Word says that if I ascend to heaven, or go to the depths of Sheol, or take up wings, or go to the depths of the sea, You are with me (Psalm 139). Lord, many people get lonely at Christmas, because they cannot be with loved ones, due to distance, death, or disagreement. Please help them to feel Your presence; comfort them and help them to know Your joy. If someone is lonely who does not know You, please send someone to share the Gospel with them. If that person can be me, please use me in that way, to be a friend and comfort to the lonely.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
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