50 States of Pray: A WI Christmas Wish

Merry Christmas Eve! When I heard about Mark Koopman's "50 States of Pray," I thought it was a great way to ring in the holidays. Here's my reflection, wish and prayer all rolled into one:

Dear Father,

 

2000 years ago, you used an ordinary night to give us an extraordinary gift.

 

You used a young family to show us courage and faith.

 

You used a baby to show us love.

 

You used a manger to show us a king.

 

You used frightened shepherds to show us hope and companies of angels to show us joy.

 

 

In the next year, use me.

 

Teach me.

 

Send me.

 

Move me in ways that make a difference for your kingdom and spread the wonder, joy and love of that first Christmas! And watch over us all.

 

Amen.