Christmas Eve
Reflection
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – Calvin Coolidge
Prayer
Merciful God,
Many are filled with excitement today as they share the most blessed gifts of connection, community, love, and generosity. We praise you for such celebrations! Yet there are also others who, for any number of reasons, may be grieving this time of year or are otherwise struggling. We are mindful of them and pray that you would show them your mercy. Grant them peace and comfort and send us to show them your goodness. We are mindful as well, of all those who may be working and unable to pause during Christmastime this year. We pray you would reward them for their service and restore to them the time they are sacrificing for the sake of others. With peace and goodwill, we pray. Amen.
Call to Action
Commit to making Christmastime merry for those around me today.