A Christmas Gift of Prayer: Can You Share God's Love with Your Gift?

Someone declared that “Time spent in prayer for a family member or friend is the greatest Christmas gift you can give.” We can honestly and sincerely present  someone to the Lord Jesus Christ for healing, for comfort and strength without knowing the physical, emotional, or spiritual challenges they’re facing.

Being willing to lift up friends and loved ones to God in prayer has eternal value, for it will stay fixated in your mind and in the heart of the recipient. As you contemplate giving your gift of prayer to others, remember you are a shining light for Christ Jesus, the light of the world. Merry Christmas and God bless you!     

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They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.

~Luke 2:16-17 New Living Translation

God, who first ordered light to shine in darkness,has flooded our hearts with his light, so that we can enlighten men with the knowledge of the glory of God, as we see it in the face of Christ.

~2 Corinthians 4:6 Phillips – New Testament in Modern English

First of all, I ask you to pray for everyone you know. Ask God to help and bless them all, and tell God how thankful you are for each of them.

~1 Timothy 2:1 Contemporary English Version/The Message

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A Christmas Gift of Prayer: Would You Trust God to Help?

Giving the gift of prayer at Christmas is a powerful way to communicate with your family and friends. It takes a minute to get use to the idea, as well as trusting that God will use this gift of prayer as a means of bringing people together.

Giving the gift of prayer may or may not be a replacement for other gifts. The gift of prayer includes talking with God so your heart and mind are in harmony with the Holy Spirit.

Remember you are a light pointing the recipient of your prayer to Jesus. Giving the gift of prayer will be encouraging as Jesus, the light of the world, shines in darkness. Merry Christmas and God bless you!

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An angel of the Lord appeared to [shepherds], and the glory of the Lord shone over them…the angel said to them, …“I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people. This day in David’s town your Savior was born – Christ the Lord!”

~ Luke 2:9-11 Good News Bible

Jesus…said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have a life filled with light and will never live in the dark.”

~John 8:12 God’s Word Translation

Here are my directions: Pray much for others; plead for God’s mercy upon them; give thanks for all he is going to do for them.

~1 Timothy 2:1 The Living Bible 

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A Christmas Gift of Prayer: How Do I Begin?

If you were to give your loved ones and friends the gift of prayer for Christmas, what would it include? This is especially hard to do when a relationship is troublesome. The place to start is asking God to soften your heart and give you peace so you can reflect the light of Jesus.

Pray that each one for whom you’re petitioning will be blessed by God’s special presence. Talk to God about what you’re thinking and feeling as you pray for each person. Ask God to heal the wounds they’ve received in life. “God commanded light to shine in darkness,” so remember you are the light made possible by Jesus and let your light shine. Merry Christmas and God bless you!

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The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

~John 1:9 Beck – New Testament in the Language of Today

Because the heart of our God is full of mercy towards us, the first light of Heaven shall come and visit us – to shine on those who lie in darkness ... and to guide our feet into the path of peace.

~Luke 1:78-79 Phillips – New Testament in Modern English

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, requests, and thanksgivings be offered to God for all.

~1 Timothy 2:1 Good News Bible

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A Christmas Gift of Prayer: How Might God Lead You?

Who in your life makes gift-giving difficult? Not that they are unappreciative, but you can tell your gifts do not conform to their expectations. Perhaps gifting has gotten beyond your physical and financial resources and it’s difficult to accept that reality. 

Can I suggest something that could be the most valued gift you could offer? 

Consider giving each person the gift of prayer that speaks to their special needs or current situation. Yes, this takes time to make your prayer unique for each person. Listen to God’s promise in Psalm 32:8: “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” So Merry Christmas and God bless you!  

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The star…guided [the Wise Men] to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was… they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts.

~Matthew 2:9,11 New Living Translation

[The Lord] leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way.

~Psalm 25:9 English Standard Version

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.

~1 Timothy 2:1 New Living Translation

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