A Prayer For Christmas

Read
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The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
Matthew 1:23

Think
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What does it mean for you to have God with you? Maybe it’s a felt presence or maybe something you just know in your head and trust in. Who is this God for you today? Maybe He is very close or maybe distant. What do you need to say to Him today? What does He say to you?

Pray
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Emmanuel - God with us

What a beautiful gift from your generous heart of love.

In the busyness of this season we pause to thank you.

(Pause)

Thank you for the gift of your presence with us.

May we never forget your grace and kindness toward us in sending Jesus as a baby.

May your presence invade all our celebrations this season bringing light and hope to those in darkness.

May we be mindful of those who are suffering and alone and be bearers of your love to them.

Come again Jesus and bring hope to this world this Christmas time.

We thank you Emmanuel - God with us.

Amen.