12 Prayers for Christmas

Christmas |ˈkrisməs| noun the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25 in the Western Church.

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. This is the season we get to pull out all of our comfy sweaters and scarves, spend extra time with those we love, and get our yearly doses of peppermint and pumpkin spice. It’s the season of giving, loving, and twinkling lights. 

And most importantly, this is the season we celebrate the birth of our Savior—the greatest gift we could ever receive: Jesus. 

As we enter the Christmas season with great anticipation and excitement for all it brings—we’re sharing 12 short, powerful prayers that will help us focus on the true meaning of Christmas and the love, joy, peace, and hope it brings! Enjoy!

12 PRAYERS TO KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS

1. LOVE 

Lord, help us follow the way of love—let the love of Christ compels 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 hearts 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

Merry Christmas from us to you! 

Equipped by Faith