25 Christmas Prayers – Day 7

December 7, 2011

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Day 7 – Savior

Lord, I can only imagine the shepherd’s fear that night as Your angel surrounded them in full 3D technicolor, bearing the good news for which so many had waited. For centuries, prophets foretold Your coming.

A simple birth. A simple manger. An extravagant plan, conceived in Your mind long ago because of Your love for us.

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25 Christmas Prayers – Day 2

December 2, 2011

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Day 2 – Mighty God

Lord, You were born in a humble stable as God incarnate, yet Isaiah prophesied Your name as Mighty God.

Mighty God! As warrior and victor of all our battles, You lead; You guide; You fight for those you love. And You always win. Is anything too hard for You, Lord? Read more

25 Christmas Prayers – Day 1

December 1, 2011

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Today is the first in a series of daily Christmas blogs I did last Christmas called 25 Prayers of Christmas, or 25 Christmas Prayers, celebrating the names of our precious Lord. I hope they will enrich your Christmas season again this year and draw you closer to the One who is the true reason for Christmas. Be blessed as you celebrate the 25 days of Christmas with these Christmas Prayers.

Day 1 – Wonderful Counselor

Lord, at Christmas time we acknowledge you as our Wonderful Counselor. You are truly a counselor full of wonder. And Your ways are both mysterious and wonder-filled. The counsel You give is marvelous and wise–so unlike our own thoughts and plans. 

Who can explain Your wonderful plan to send us Your very best–Your own Son? And how grateful we are that You even design wonderful, unique plans for each of us as Your children. Read more

Can Animals Really Talk?

December 21, 2009

Like a silhouette in the night, the young couple plodded through the streets of Bethlehem. Every place they stopped, they heard the same message: “No room.” Tired and discouraged, they bowed weary heads at the last inn. As they turned to go, the innkeeper shouted, “Wait! Come back! I do have a stable. It’s not much, but the straw will make a soft bed for your wife.”

Donkeys brayed. Cows mooed as if to protest this intrusion. Sheep bleated their objections. The wind outside howled angrily through the trees. But the couple settled in, speaking softly to the animals. The young woman’s time to give birth grew near. The animals grew quiet, as if furry mothers were empathizing with this painful act.

Suddenly, a loud wail pierced the night air. Then silence. Deafening silence. Every animal in the stable turned and looked at the young couple–as if listening for the grand finale. And then it came. The sweet cry of a newborn Baby and a mother’s hush. “His name is Jesus,” whispered the father, as if announcing to his animal congregation. Read more