A Prayer for the Festive Season
It's easy to forget the reason for the festive season.
Especially in this year, 2014, when the world moves so fast, and it's difficult enough to catch your breath in the speed of it all.
Whether you are a constant prayerful sister, or someone like me who finds it difficult and awkward to pray, find the time in your day to say a quick word of thanks.
Find things in your day to be thankful for.
The bud that is opening slowly
The star that blinks itself to sleep
The constant ebb and flow of your breath
The sun that rises over the horizon and wakes up the day
The snowflake that lands on the tip of your nose
The breeze on a hot summers day
Lord Jesus, thank you for everything You do.
Thank you for the world you gave me.
Thank you for your son, Jesus.
Thank you that I am alive
that I am free
that I am loved
Help me, Father, to remember what we celebrate at this time of year.
Help me to draw closer to you.
In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray
Amen