Merciful, gracious, and giving Lord,
On Christmas, and every day, fill us with wonder and thanks at the nearness of our God.
The Creator of the universe entered into His creation as one of us, not to condemn it but to save it. His birth, the moment when desperate need, joy and hopeful expectation meet, the fulfilled promise of a savior. “Behold, your king is coming to you, righteous and having salvation is he. Comfort, comfort my people, says our God, the glory of the Lord has been revealed”.
Save us, Lord Jesus. Grant us renewal from our sinful condition and turn us from our sinful ways.
Save us, Lord Jesus. Grant us rest in You and your blessings in the midst of our sometimes turbulent lives.
Save us, Lord Jesus. Grant us assurance in You in the midst of the world’s uncertainties.
Save us, Lord Jesus. Shine your light into the darkness of this world and into the darkness of our own hearts.
The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.
The light shines in our darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it.
The promised Savior has come, He is with us always, and He will come again.
The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. Amen.