We’ve all heard of the Twelve Days of Christmas song, where gifts of true love are given in the form of French hens, turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. Let’s not forget the six geese a-laying and seven swans a-swimming. So romantic, right? That girl (I’m assuming she was the recipient) must have really loved birds.

Ok, well, now that I have you humming that all-too-familiar Christmas tune, I am giving you a gift today, too. Twelve gifts, to be exact. Yippee! But, not to worry, it will not be in the form of birds, pipers piping, maids a-milking, or even golden rings, as it is so much better than that! So, are you curious now?

Well, my friend, as we draw in on the final twelve days before Christmas, which begins on December 14th, you will get to unwrap the gift of simply sweet pocket prayers and praises. Just a little gift for you to fill your home and hearts with the immense peace and joy this lovely season has to offer.

While the official twelve days of Christmas and the origins of the old-fashioned Christmas song begin on December 25th and end on January 6th with the feast of the Epiphany, the dates below will track a little before Christmas as we posture our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior. However, if you prefer to begin with Christmas Day and pray and praise our Lord to the Epiphany, please do so and just change the days accordingly to meet the needs of your family.

Below, you will find the date on which to begin by simply reading the pocket prayers aloud and proclaiming them over your home, spouse, and children. On other days, you will find praises to lift up and rejoice in the glory and wonder of our awesome God! While it will only take a moment, my prayer is that as you read them together as a family or ponder on them alone in your quiet time, this simple yet meaningful act will draw you and your precious people closer to Christ and the true meaning of Christmas.

So, with that, let’s begin…