Christmas Day Prayer

Giver of all that is good,
we thank you today for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord,
who was born into poverty in a hard and cruel time,
who gave himself for us,
and lives with you in glory.

We thank you for all your friends and prophets who have gone before us,
and those who taught us to celebrate this feat of the Nativity with beloved
Scripture, and beloved carols, and loud rejoicing;
help us to teach those who come after us that Christmas is a holy time, a
time to seek reconciliation and peace.

Bless us, Lord, as we seek Christ in the lowly mangers of this world,
bless us, as we seek to honor the mystery of the Incarnation in our midst,
remembering always that you made us, and all humanity, in your divine
image.

Help us to gladly welcome today, and all days,
your Wisdom, our Power,
your Emmanuel, your Prince of Peace.
--Kathleen Norris
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