Lord, in our culture success and recognition are highly valued. Yet You call us to serve one another without counting the cost. Help us to bear witness to Your presence in the world by living for others. Amen.
When my heart feels empty Lord, I pray that You fill it with love until it overflows. When I’m overwhelmed, Lord, I pray that You calm my spirit so that I can live in peace. When I feel down, Lord, lift me up so I can walk on my own two feet. Stand by me until I can walk with You in Your heavenly Kingdom. Amen.
Lord, with Christmas just days away, I pray that You watch over families who suffer from unemployment. May they find that the best gifts are those that come from the heart. I pray that they cherish the time they spend together as a family, becoming closer to one another during their time of need. Amen.
On the eve of Your glorious birth, Lord, my heart is overflowing with happiness. Christmas is such a joyous time of year – perfectly peaceful and serene. May families gather together and wish each other well, and may loved ones take extra time to appreciate each other. Amen.
Daily Prayer for December 25, 2011 - The Nativity of the Lord
“The angel said, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I proclaim to you Good News of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you Who is Messiah and Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11) Amen.
Father, we thank You for the many signs of Your love for us. Save us by the birth of Your Son, Jesus, and bring us to the joy and peace of Your eternal home. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son. Amen.
Daily Prayer for December 27, 2011 - St. John the Apostle
Lord, Your beloved disciple St. John stood faithfully by Your side until Your death. You trusted him to watch over Your Mother. We pray today that we might follow St. John’s example as the apostle of charity…guide us to help others through our actions and words. Amen.
Daily Prayer for December 28, 2011 - The Holy Innocents
O Lord Jesus Christ, You once said, “Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven, and their angels always see the face of My Father!” Look now with fatherly eyes on the innocence of children and their parents’ devotion, and bless them this day. Amen.
Watch over the young people of the world, Lord. It seems so common today to hear about children and teenagers being the victims of abuse – not only by their own peers, but also by adults, the very people they should be able to confide in and trust. Help us to keep an ever watchful eye on these youngsters, so that they might grow into happy, healthy adults. Amen
We can’t help but think about all the things we should change in our lives, Lord. While some want to lose weight or stop smoking, others resolve to be kinder or to make positive changes in their life. Help us all to accomplish the things that are truly important and to focus our attention on doing things to benefit others. Amen
Lord, I thank You for the year You have given me. Although I have experienced ups and downs, I still have my life and more blessings than I can count. I praise You for all of my gifts. Help me to carry into the new year the lessons I learned from the year past. May I always be challenged to do more and to be more. Amen.
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