Advent Prayer, Day 26: Welcoming the LightThursday December 24, 2009
Categories: Advent, Advent Prayer, Bible, Jesus, Prayer
By Claudia Mair Burney
Christmas Eve
"While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child." Luke 2:6 NRSV
Light of the world,
The people walking in darkness await you. We who are living in the land of the shadow of death have fixed our eyes to the sky for the dawning of your light. Strong God, coming in the fragile flesh of a baby, there is no room in the inn for your exhausted father and laboring mother. But we are here, watching for the light, scrambling to sweep our hearts clean, and flinging the doors to our messy lives wide open in the shadowy night.
"Come, Lord Jesus."
The 12 Prayers for Christmas
Love
Lord, help us follow the way of love--let the love of Christ compel us (1 Corinthians 14:1; 2 Corinthians 5:14).
Joy
Restore the joy of Your salvation to us; let us experience the joy of Your presence (Psalm 51:12; 16:11).
Peace
Let Your peace rule and guard our hearts; give us more of You - You are our peace (Colossians 3:15; Philippians 4:7; Ephesians 2:14).
Hope
Enlighten the eyes of our heart so that we may know the hope You called us to (Ephesians 1:18).
Favor
Let Your favor rest on us (Luke 2:52).
Life
Shine Your light of life on us; help us to walk in it (Job 33:30; Psalm 56:13).
Salvation
Help us to fear You so we can unlock the treasure of Your salvation (Isaiah 33:6).
Selflessness
Keep us from self-seeking attitudes that reject truth (Romans 2:8).
Generosity
Make us rich in ways that result in generosity on our part so You will be praised (2 Corinthians 9:11).
Receiving
Help us receive Your kingdom, Your Spirit, and Your grace (Daniel 7:18; John 20:22; Romans 5:17).
Seeking
Encourage us to seek Your face with all our hearts (Deuteronomy 4:29; Psalm 27:8).
Praise
We ascribe glory to Your name, Lord; we come before You in worship for You are holy (1 Chronicles 16:28-29).
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