Praying the Scriptures
Friday Morning Prayer
December 27, 2024
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David. (Luke 1:68–69)
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel!
This morning, as the sun rises over the desert, painting the sky with hues of red and gold, I lift my heart in gratitude for the gift of salvation that has come to us in Jesus Christ.
You, O Lord, have looked with favor upon Your people and raised up a mighty Savior, just as You promised through the mouths of the prophets. In this season of Christmas, I celebrate the fulfillment of that promise in the birth of Your Son, who is my strength and my hope.
As I walk through this day, may I reflect the light of Christ in all that I do. Whether in the quiet moments of prayer or the simple acts of kindness extended to others, let my life proclaim Your faithfulness.
Guide me, O God, to see the sacred in the ordinary—the warmth of a neighbor’s greeting, the laughter of children, the beauty of Your creation in this land I call home. Keep my heart attentive to the ways Your Spirit moves in the world around me.
Today, I pray for peace: peace for my family, peace for my community, and peace for the world. Let the joy of this holy season transform every corner of my life, that I may become an instrument of Your mercy and love.
I give thanks, Lord, for the inheritance of faith passed down through generations, and for the strength it gives me to walk boldly in the way of Your salvation. Fill me with the courage to proclaim Your goodness and to serve others with a generous spirit.
On this third day of Christmas, I offer all that I am and all that I have to You, my Redeemer and my Rock. Blessed be Your holy name, now and forever.
Amen.
May this prayer bring you peace and inspiration for the day ahead.
The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.
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