FOR KEEPING THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
Christmas is a special season filled with carols, festive worship services, concerts, and gatherings with family and friends. Yet often, it is during these days that busyness takes over our hearts, and Christmas begins to feel like an endless round of activities and obligations rather than a celebration centered on Christ and His saving work.
That is why it is so important to keep the true meaning of Christmas: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
By His grace, God the Father sent His Son into the world. The Son became fully human to save people from their sins and to reconcile them to God. Therefore, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, let us pray:
That is why it is so important to keep the true meaning of Christmas: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
By His grace, God the Father sent His Son into the world. The Son became fully human to save people from their sins and to reconcile them to God. Therefore, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, let us pray:
- For a deep and undivided love for Christ, a love that surpasses every other love in this world.
- For hearts filled with gratitude, that we would thank the Lord for the grace revealed in Him, for the joy of salvation, and for peace with God.
- For a renewed focus on Christ, that He Himself would be the center of every gathering and celebration during the Christmas season.
- For joy in Christ that does not depend on circumstances, but is grounded in the assurance that Christ is our Lord and Savior, and that in Him we have peace with God.