You have given us your Son. You have given us Yourself.
Emmanuel. God is with us.
When we are angry, afraid, alone, and anxious.
You are with us.
When we celebrate, are courageous, live in community, and are calm.
You are with us.
Let this Christmas be our yearly reminder of your grace:
You give us the Hope of the World.
Bring hope to the world and to our world.
With a baby, you brought joy into the world on this day so many years ago.
Help us accept this gift and share it with others.
You give us love in the person of Jesus.
Help us to experience your love and to be more loving to others and to ourselves.
You give us the Prince of Peace.
Bring peace to the world and to our world.
You give us the Resurrection and the Life.
Raise us to new levels of life.
Through the piles of presents – remind us of your presence.
You are with us.
In our brokenness and busyness – remind us who you are and whose we are.
You are with us.
Jesus is the Light of the World!
Thank you for lighting our path.
Help us to be a reflection of his light to the world.
You have given us your Son. You have given us Yourself.
Emmanuel. God is with us.
Encourage us to accept and embrace this most wonderful gift.
Teach us that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
Christmas. This day and because of this day.
You are with us.
Amen!
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