Thursday, December 17, 2009

A Prayer for Today: December 17, 2009

Precious Father,

We humbly bow before You and praise You for Your presence and power in each of our lives. We are in awe of Your goodness and mercy that is extended to each of Your children. We are not deserving of a Savior sent to this earth to save us from ourselves.

This is a beautiful time of year - the celebration of Christ's birth. However, in 2010, I pray that each of us will maintain that very sense of celebration and gratitude for Christ on each and everyday.

Strengthen those of us who are so weak, for the upcoming Christmas celebrations.

Grant times of love and forgiveness, flooding through each family this Christmas. Bring restoration where it is needed.

For those who are undergoing medical treatment away from family or who are serving in the military away from their families, be their Comforter.

For those who are very ill, going in and out of hospitals and traveling for treatment, provide each need and the strength to win the battle.

Isaiah 9:6 reminds us:

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

May You continue to be each of these attributes to each of us -

Counselor when we are confused and uncertain as to what medical or other life decisions we must make.

Mighty God when we are downtrodden and overwhelmed by a seemingly impossible situation.

Prince of Peace when the devastations of this world and the deceptions of the enemy try to rob us of our peace and joy.

In Jesus' Name I pray. AMEN.

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