Christmas Prayer
This Christmas season, use this prayer in your churches, in smaller groups or individually. If you use it in a group, have someone read the first section and all join in for the section in bold. Alternatively, everyone can say the whole prayer together.
Father God,
the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ draws us to kneel,
to wonder at heaven dwelling on earth:
He came to live among the poor and marginalised,
to live as one of us, your creation.
We glorify you, Lord, our souls rejoice in you.
You are our God and Saviour.
You fill hungry people with good things,
and send the rich away empty.
Remind us to be merciful.
Break our hearts, Lord
so that we share your compassion.
Move through us, your church, Lord,
to serve people living in poverty
and those who are downtrodden.
Lord, teach us to pray
for those in greatest need;
and strengthen us by your Spirit
to reach out, together, across the world.
To be the hands and feet of Jesus on earth.
Amen.
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