{"id":265167,"date":"2024-11-11T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/?post_type=resource&p=265167"},"modified":"2024-11-12T08:36:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T15:36:23","slug":"12-prayers-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/resource\/12-prayers-for-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Prayers for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Often, the fast-paced time and space to connect with God through prayer is difficult. Use these 12 powerful prayers for Christmas to help you slow down and focus on the true meaning of this season\u2014the celebration of Christ\u2019s birth. Share these with a friend or small group and spend time praying them together as you anticipate your Christmas celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayers for Christmas – Focused on Advent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Love<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord, help us follow the way of love\u2014let the love of Christ compel us.
1 Corinthians 14:1<\/a>; 2 Corinthians 5:14<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Joy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restore the joy of Your salvation to us; let us experience the joy of Your presence.
Psalm 16:11<\/a>; Psalm 51:12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let Your peace rule and guard our hearts; give us more of You, Jesus\u2014You are our peace.
Ephesians 2:14<\/a>; Philippians 4:7<\/a>; Colossians 3:15<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Hope<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enlighten the eyes of our heart so that we may know the hope You called us to.
Ephesians 1:18<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayers for Christmas – Focused on God\u2019s Sovereignty and Grace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

5. Favor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let Your favor rest on us.
Luke 2:52<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shine Your light of life on us; help us to walk in it.
Job 33:30<\/a>; Psalm 56:13<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Salvation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help us to fear You so we can unlock the treasure of Your salvation.
Isaiah 33:6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayers for Christmas – Focused on Spiritual Growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8. Selflessness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep us from self-seeking attitudes that reject truth.
Romans 2:8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Generosity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make us rich in ways that result in generosity on our part so You will be praised.
2 Corinthians 9:11<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Receiving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help us receive Your kingdom, Your Spirit, and Your grace.
Daniel 7:18<\/a>; John 20:22<\/a>; Romans 5:17<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayers for Christmas – Focused on Worship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

11. Seeking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encourage us to seek Your face with all our hearts.
Deuteronomy 4:29<\/a>; Psalm 27:8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Praise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ascribe glory to Your name, Lord; we come before You in worship for You are holy.
1 Chronicles 16:28-29<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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