The following prayer was written by Sen. James Lankford, of Oklahoma. Let’s pray in agreement with him.
From Fox News. Rather than a typical editorial, let us shift from the anger and struggle in our world to a focus on the only One who can calm the storm and give real Christmas cheer. Would you join me in prayer?
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Lord, we come to You with grateful hearts because we know You provide every good gift. …
Most of all, thank You for sending Your only Son, whose birth we celebrate in this season, to deliver us from our sin and give us the opportunity to receive Your indescribable gift of forgiveness and salvation. Thank You.
Please help our family to not get lost this December in the packages and prices, yet forget the reason we have so much to celebrate this Christmas. …
Our nation is drifting and troubled in so many ways. People are struggling, frustrated and hurting. I pray they could see You as the source of truth, light and life. …
Please bless our local, state and national leaders and their families. Though we do not always agree, we pray that You would guide our leaders in Your truth. …
Teach me how to love and serve people of all backgrounds, knowing that every person is created in Your image. You came to the first Christmas in humility. Help me to live in humility as well. …
I pray that anyone who does not know You, would feel the warmth of Your presence in their heart in this season and fill them with the joy that only You can provide.
I pray all this in Your Holy name.
Amen.
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(Excerpt from Fox News. Photo Credit: Getty Images)