Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

In this very busy season, so many are blinded by the dazzling lights and extravagant displays of materialism and drawn away from the true meaning of Christmas.  At this time of year, there is a greater need for prayer than some might realize.  Today, I offer this prayer, in an effort to keep the focus on the reason for the season...

God bless people everywhere in this holy season.

Help them to keep Christ central in their hearts and minds,

And to turn their thoughts to Jesus whenever temptations of the material world accost them.

Open the hearts of all people to the message of hope and the saving grace Jesus provides.

Guide those who need to experience His presence more fully to a complete conversion,

So that they might focus on Him and follow Him, to become the people You mean for them to be.

Grant peace and joy to all those who seek Jesus, as well as to all those who need Him but do not know it.

Amen.