Morning in Christmas

Morning Prayer in Christmas

Getting started:   

In the name of God:
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

   -or-   

In the name of God:
Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.

Morning Declaration: Isaiah 9:2&6

“The people who walk in darkness

will see a great light.

For those who live

in a land of deep darkness,

a light will shine.

For a child is born to us,
a son is given to us."
 
A Humble Prayer of Need (Luke 18:13)
God be merciful and help me,

because I'm not all I should be.
 
Praying Like Jesus (Matthew 6:9-13)

God of heaven and earth

and all that is:

I honor you and

I commit myself to you.

I will follow your Way

in all times and places,

and I'm content

with what you bring me today.

I'm only human

and I need your help  

to share with others

the grace I need from you.

Thank you,

for being my strength

when I am weak, 

and my wisdom

when I speak.

Thank you,

for the peace to go forward

and for always being with me.

Amen.

Praying Like Mary (Luke 1:38)   
Here I am, trusting in God;
I want God’s will to be done in me. 

A brief reflection on Christmas:
Take a moment to consider 

the story of God's love as we

know it in the incarnation:

God loves us so much that

coming to live among us as a

humble human was an option!

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God will always draw near

to know us and to be known.

A Prayer of Christmas Dedication

(Colossians 2:6-7)
"Jesus Christ, you are the 

foundation and the wisdom

which I choose for my life!

Thank you for the chance

to grow with you and

to follow your Way.

May your truth be planted

deep in my heart and mind,

and may it lead and guide

me always!"

Breathe deeply until you are still,

and finish: 
Amen.

   - or -

Let it be.

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