Lord, I thank You for coming to earth in the flesh so You could redeem me. You love me so much, and I am so grateful for that love. Without You, I would still be lost and in sin. But because of everything You have done for me, today I am free! I have hope, love, peace and joy because Jesus is my Lord and Heaven is my home. I am eternally thankful to You for everything You did to save me! Thank you for Your love that never changes and never fades.

I pray that this Christmas, you make it real in the hearts of your people. We need Your joy and peace to cover us.  Help us to forgive freely and let go of bitterness, and grant us the strength to trust in Your way.Guide us this Christmas as we celebrate the birth of the savior that fulfilled the purpose for which he came: to save us from our sinful condition, and to give us life eternal. 

As we close out our 2023 Advent Activities, we give thanks that unto us a precious child was born! In Jesus' Name I Pray, Amen.