Opening Prayer: Almighty God, who came to
us long ago in the birth of Jesus Christ, be born in us anew today by the power
of your Holy Spirit. We offer our lives
as home to you and ask for grace and strength to live as your faithful, joyful
children always. Through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen. (A Guide to Prayer
for Ministers and Other Servants by Rueben P. Job and Norman Shawchuck)
Scripture: Luke
2:1-14
Journal: How,
or where, will Jesus be born within you or around you today? Give thanks to him. Adore him.
Reflection:
Lord
of little things
you
made your home
in a
stable under a star
in a
cradle on straw
and
the little things
shone
their starlit welcome
make
your home with me
in
the little things of my days
cards,
gifts, mistletoe on tiptoe
tree
tinsel, multicolored lights
and
let the little things
shine
their glory for you and me
once
more…(Living the Questions by Robert
A. Raines)
Prayer
Closing Prayer: O almighty God, who by
the birth of thy holy child Jesus hast given us a great light to dawn upon our
darkness: Grant, we pray thee, that in this light we may see light. Bestow upon us, we beseech thee, the most
excellent Christmas gift of charity to all, that so the likeness of thy Son may
be formed in us, and that we may have the ever brightening hope of everlasting
life; through Jesus Christ our lord.
Amen. ~The Book of Worship
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