The first thing that comes to mind when people think of the holiday season is Christmas.
The music, decorations, and lights are all full of cheer, but for many, it’s also a time of sadness.
For those who have lost someone this year or in years past, remembering Christmases without them can be difficult.
A prayer service may be just what they need to help them get through the holiday season.
Many churches and other places of worship offer special Christmas prayer services.
These services are often a time for people to come together and share their sadness, as well as their hopes for the coming year.
Christmas is special for Christians because they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate symbol of hope and peace.
In this article, we have included a prayer sample for Christmas that you can use in your Christmas prayer service.
We hope that these prayers will help to bring you closer to God, just as they did for us when we wrote them.
8 Christmas Prayer Service
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Oh Lord our God, the birth of your son Jesus has brought us joy.
Please accept our humble prayers at this time of year. We thank you once again for the gift of your son, and we ask that you would help us to follow his example throughout the coming year.
We also pray for all those who are grieving at this time. We know that Christmas can be a difficult time for those who have lost loved ones.
Please give them the strength to get through this difficult time, and please comfort them in their time of sorrow.
We pray for all those who are suffering, both physically and emotionally. We ask that you would give them the healing they need, and the peace that surpasses all understanding.
We also pray for those who are far from home at this time. We ask that you would keep them safe and protected and that they would feel your love and presence in their lives.
We pray for all those who are struggling financially at this time. We ask that you would bless them with your abundance and that they would have the strength to face whatever challenges come their way.
Most of all, we pray for peace on Earth. We pray that we would live in a world filled with love and understanding, and where no one feels alone or abandoned.
In Jesus’ name, we pray Amen.
2)
Lord God, we thank you for all of these things. We ask that you would help our country to heal from its many divisions so that we can come together as one people with one purpose.
We pray for all of those who are suffering, and we ask that you would give them the strength to face whatever challenges come their way. Christmas can be a difficult time for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, and we pray that you would give them the comfort they need.
Let everyone who is far from home feel your love and presence in their lives. May this be a time of peace and healing for all people. May everyone of us know the real meaning of Christmas and the love and hope that you bring to us all.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
3)
Loving God, as we celebrate the birth of your son Jesus, we come to you with open hearts and minds. We give thanks for all the blessings you have bestowed upon us, and we pray for those who are suffering both physically and emotionally.
Please comfort them in their time of sorrow. We also pray for those who are struggling financially. May they be blessed with your abundance and have the strength to face whatever challenges come their way.
May this be a time of peace, love, and understanding. Most of all, we ask that you would give us your grace so that we can understand each other better as fellow human beings.
In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
4)
God, thank you for giving us your son and for all that he has done for us. We ask that through him, we would come closer to understanding your ways and your truth.
We also pray for those who are suffering emotionally or physically this Christmas season, for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, and for those who are struggling financially.
Please help them through this difficult time. We also pray for everyone who is far from home at this time. Please keep them safe and protected and let them feel your love all year round.
Most of all, we ask that you would give all of us the strength to live without hatred, judgment, or prejudice. May we realize that Christmas is not just about the decoration and the gifts, but about the love and hope that your son brings to our lives. Help us to follow his teachings and to love one another as he loves us.
In Jesus’ name, we pray Amen.
5)
Dear Lord, we come before you this day to thank you for all of the blessings in our lives. There are so many things for which we are thankful Lord, and we ask that you would help us to become better people, always striving to do everything in love.
May this Christmas be a time of peace and understanding. Help us to put aside our differences and instead celebrate all that we have in common, especially the love we share with each other.
Most of all Lord, we ask for your grace so that we can learn from one another and grow closer to you and more like the savior who was born on this very day. We pray this prayer in the name of your son Jesus Christ, who brings us peace and love. Amen.
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God our creator, we ask you to bless this day with joy and celebration even though it has been marred by so much sadness. We remember all the innocent lives that have been lost in recent tragedies both here at home and around the world.
Please help us to remember that your love is still present and that you are with us every step of the way. Help us also to remember those who are grieving, especially during this holiday season.
Please give them the strength they need to get through this difficult time. Most of all, we ask for your grace so that we can understand where they are coming from, and may we grow closer to you as a result.
We pray this prayer in the name of your son Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world. Amen.
7)
Oh Heavenly Father, we come before you today with grateful hearts. We give thanks for all of the blessings you have bestowed upon us. We are especially grateful for the gift of your son Jesus Christ, who brings us peace and love.
Help us to follow his teachings and to love one another as he loves us. May this be a time of peace, understanding, and joy.
Most of all, we ask for your grace so that we can become more like Jesus Christ and closer to you.
We pray this prayer in the name of your son Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world. Amen.
8)
Dear Lord Jesus, we come before you this day to give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives. There are so many things for which we are grateful, and we ask that you would help us to become better people, always striving to do everything in love.
May this Christmas be a time of peace and understanding. Help us to understand the true meaning of Christmas, it’s not just about the gifts and the decoration, but about the love as you gave your life on the cross to redeem us and cleanse us from our sins.
We want to thank you for your sacrifice and we ask for your grace so that we could learn from one another and grow closer to you. We pray this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, who brings us peace and love. Amen.
Bottom line
Christmas is a time to come together and celebrate the love that God has given us. Let us remember the true meaning of Christmas, and may we grow closer to each other and to God.
I hope that you have found these prayers helpful.
You are absolutely free to use these prayers, just remember to give credit where it’s due. Merry Christmas!
Peace and love
