December 25th, 2024
Merry Christmas! May you be filled with the Light and Love of Jesus today! Let’s prayerfully read the Gospel of Luke chapter 2, verses 29 – 52, giving special attention to verses 51 – 52; let’s ‘live the Word.’
PAUSE & PRAY – “Heavenly Father, on this Christmas day, I desire to practice Your presence to heal me of troubling thoughts and hurtful emotions. I pray do ‘keep all the things Jesus has done’ in my heart and give You thanks. I am especially grateful for ________________________; As Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man, I pray to grow as I begin a new year in the following ways: ________________________________________________, for I humbly pray in Jesus’ name, Amen!”
- 1st – let’s follow Mary’s example – “His mother kept all these things in her heart.” V.51 -take extended time to reflect on who Jesus is and what he has done for you this past year. Write down the top 3 blessings He has given you and ‘keep them in your heart’ as you enter the day.
- 2nd – let’s imagine Jesus’s ‘growth cycles’ from childhood to adolescence to adulthood – V. 52 – “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people.”
PAUSE & PRAY – “Heavenly Father, on this Christmas day, I desire to practice Your presence to heal me of troubling thoughts and hurtful emotions. I pray do ‘keep all the things Jesus has done’ in my heart and give You thanks. I am especially grateful for ________________________; As Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man, I pray to grow as I begin a new year in the following ways: ________________________________________________, for I humbly pray in Jesus’ name, Amen!”
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