Help me to have the compassion to share with others
instead of always seeking more for myself.
Help me to understand the needs of those around me
and the ways that I can fulfill your purpose
in filling some of those needs.
Most importantly, Lord, at Christmas time,
and every day throughout the year,
help me to show to others a little of the awesome love
that You have showered upon me.
Let me show by example the truth
that love can never be kept or hoarded.
It can never be hidden or stored away
for some future need.
Love can only grow and flourish if it is shared
without hesitation, freely, openly and without discrimination.
Lord, thank You for the gift of salvation that
You offer to any and all who ask in Your precious name.
Amen
~Author Unknown
When it comes
to counting blessings,
There are surely very few
As precious and as meaningful
as someone dear as you,
And that's the special reason
For this loving Christmas prayer...
"God bless you
for your thoughtfulness
And keep you in His care."
Dear Father,
It is Christmas time again. Help me this year to "season" the
celebration with "reason." Teach me to plan with my family.
May I avoid the clutter that dims my vision and burdens my time.
Keep me mindful of my budget, and help me to remember
that a gift selected with love tugs for- ever at the heartstrings. Shame me for past extravagance.
Remind me to decorate in good taste,
treasuring all of the past blending it with the new,
but holding steadfast to "reason."
Keep me, Dear Father, from strain lest I stray from all thy
teachings. Guide me to the "light" of Christmas.
Help me keep a candle's flame of that "light"
as a constant reminder of my goal--eternity.
I pray for thy love and help,
in the name of thy beloved Son
whose birthday we are observing.
Amen
I said a Christmas Prayer for you
Because the season's near.
I didn't ask for riches
But for gifts so much more dear.
I asked for joyful gatherings
With your family all round,
And for carols to inspire you
With their old familiar sound.
I asked for quiet moments
In your heart on Christmas morn,
For a special time to celebrate
The Savior who was born.
I asked for friends to send their best
That you might know they care;
I asked for peace and love and hope,
And I know God heard my prayer.
~ Author Unknown ~
God Give Us eyes this Christmas
To see the Christmas Star.
And give us ears to hear the song
of angels from afar
And, with our eyes and ears attuned
for a message from above,
Let "Christmas Angels" speak to us
of hope and faith and love
Hope to light our pathway
When the way ahead is dark,
Hope to sing through stormy days,
with the sweetness of the lark
Faith to trust in things unseen
and know beyond all seeing
That it is in our Fathers love
We live and have our being
And love to break down barriers
of color, race and creed,
Love to see and understand
and help all those in need.
Amen
