A prayer for Christmas

For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. (Romans 11:36 KJV)

 Jesus, You are God and man, King and servant of all. You left Your eternal throne in heaven and took on mortality. You encased Yourself in human flesh and became one of us, so that You could save us. I am overwhelmed with emotion when I think of how You humbly and quietly came into our world and changed it forever.
 When You were born among us, You brought us the greatest gifts imaginable—salvation, peace, hope, love. Who would ever have thought such things would come in the form of a tiny baby, born to commoners, wrapped in rags, and laid to sleep in a feeding trough?
 Thank You that because of Christmas, I’m never alone. Whether or not I am blessed with family and friends, whether I face good times or hard times, I always have You and Your love.
 Thank You for choosing to experience both the joys and sorrows of Earth. Thank You for enduring the tears, pain, frustration, loneliness, exhaustion, and death so that You could truly say that You understand us.
 Never has there been a more perfect love than Yours! —Author unknown [1]

  Jesus, thank You for coming to my world to lead me back to Yours, so I can be with You forever in heaven. I receive You now as my Savior and ask You to forgive me for all the wrong things I’ve done. I want to experience Your love and comfort now and forever. Amen

[1] Author unknown Anchor Alone at Christmas