A Prayer About Sharing Love At Christmas

As we give our gifts this year, Precious Lord, give us a heart to share the love you pour over us. In the packages we wrap, in the cards we send, in the greetings we give, go with each action we take and be a part of all we give this year. When we gather with others, bring us to your manger scene of so long ago.

Remind us in our hearts about the silence of that night. When we look up at the stars, remind us of how the angels sang upon your birth. In all we do this year, give us your holy presence. Amidst the wrapping paper and decorations, show us how all the giving is a remembrance of you. Where there are small children, give us an over abundance of your love so we may share your joy.

Where there are the elderly, give us an over abundance of your love so we may help them keep alive the warmth of Christmases past, while helping the elderly be a part of the warmth of this Christmas in the present. Where there are teens, give us an upbeat and current mind to communicate to them how much they are loved by you and by us. Where there are moms and dads with children, inspire in them a greater love for you and for all that you mean to their children.

All these things I pray in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen