Prayers to Keep Christ in Christmas

12 Prayers for Christmas

1. LOVE Lord, help us follow the way of love—let the love of Christ compel us.
   1 Corinthians 14:1;2 Corinthians 5:14
2. JOY Restore the joy of Your salvation to us; let us experience the joy of Your presence.
   Psalm 51:12, 16:11
3. PEACE Let Your peace rule and guard our hearts; give us more of You, Jesus—You are our peace.
   Colossians 3:15; Philippians 4:7; Ephesians 2:14
4. HOPE Enlighten the eyes of our heart so that we may know the hope You called us to.
   Ephesians 1:18
5. FAVOR Let Your favor rest on us.
   Luke 2:52
6. LIFE Shine Your light of life on us; help us to walk in it.
   Job 33:30; Psalm. 56:13
7. SALVATION Help us to fear You so we can unlock the treasure of Your salvation.
   Isaiah 33:6
8. SELFLESSNESS Keep us from self-seeking attitudes that reject truth.
   Romans 2:8
9. GENEROSITY Make us rich in ways that result in generosity on our part so You will be praised.
   2 Corinthians 9:11
10. RECEIVING Help us receive Your kingdom, Your Spirit, and Your grace.
    Daniel 7:18; John 20:22; Romans 5:17
11. SEEKING Encourage us to seek Your face with all our hearts.
    Deuteronomy 4:29; Psalm 27:8
12. PRAISE We ascribe glory to Your name, Lord; we come before You in worship for You are holy.
    1 Chronicles 16:28-29