Christmas Prayer

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. – Romans 12:12-13 NIV

This Christmas be mindful of others and pray for them.

Offer up prayers for anyone who are having trouble paying for necessities like food, shelter, and warmth.
Pray for – Help us understand the scriptures.
Give thanks to God for the people, organisations, and groups in your community that are helping those in need and spreading love and hope.
Ask the Lord to heal those who are hurt and bring healing to the suffering.
Offer up prayers for the local authorities and professionals that work in your community, such as the police, GPs, schools, council members, social workers, social housing landlords, and charitable organisations.
Pray for our family, loved ones, friends, and colleagues to come to know Jesus and accept Him in their hearts.
Offer up prayers for a world with greater justice and equity and for increased awareness of concerns of inequality and unfairness.
Ask God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to help us develop a close relationship with them.
Offer up prayers for individuals who are isolated and lonely, particularly during this season.
Pray for local community organisations and locations where people congregate to interact and form friendships.
Every day, offer your prayers for someone on the prayer list at your church.
Pray that people’s abilities and capabilities are acknowledged, supported, and appreciated by those who volunteer locally.
This Christmas, pray for chances to extend and receive warm hospitality that fosters a sense of community.
As you browse social media, offer up prayers for others.
People will turn to Jesus and give understanding why He came.

Christian Life Today Prayer: The Lord of compassion,

Provide us the courage to create networks of love and hospitality in the neighbourhoods where we live; the strength to reach out to establish community and relationships with those who feel abandoned and lonely; the faith to believe in hope in those places and lives where hope has been diminished; and an understanding of your love in the bleakness that frequently surrounds us.
In Jesus’ name, we express this request.
Amen.