“…that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ.” –2 Corinthians 5:19

Father, thanks for sending your Son Jesus to bring reconciliation between us and You and for providing us with Your Holy Spirit which helps us to be reconciled with each other.

(Prayer inspired by “Adoration Prayer Book” by Bob Hartley)

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John 3:16-17

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
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Father, On this Christmas Eve we celebrate, remember, and thank you for sending you Son Jesus as a regular baby to grow up and show us how to live abundantly and for giving us hope and help in this life and hope and confidence in the life to come.

“The Lord redeems His servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in Him.” –Psalm 34:22

Father, thanks for redeeming us and for giving us refuge from all of our troubles through your Son Jesus and giving us real hope in this life and the life to come.

(Prayer inspired by “Adoration Prayer Book” by Bob Hartley)

“You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance.” –Psalm 68:9

“He refreshes and restores my life.” –Psalm 23:3

Father, thanks for continually refreshing us and restoring us through your Holy Spirit and providing a more abundant life.

(Prayer inspired by “Adoration Prayer Book” by Bob Hartley)

“Jesus said to her. “I am the Resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.” –John 11:25

Lord, thanks for your promise of eternal life for all who believe in you.

(Prayer inspired by “Adoration Prayer Book” by Bob Hartley)

“Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue, be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.” –Psalm 31:2

Father, thanks for being our rock and our refuge in times of need. For always being there for us no matter what may come.

(Prayer inspired by “Adoration Prayer Book” by Bob Hartley)

“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed…” –Psalm 9:9

Father, Thanks for being our Refuge in times of difficulty and the one we can go to for help and comfort no matter what the circumstances 

(Prayer inspired by “Adoration Prayer Book” by Bob Hartley)

“…He has become a high priest forever…” -Heb. 6:20

Father, Thanks for being our ever present Priest that we can go to at any time in prayer

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Today is a great time to remember how God has truly blessed us and ours.

As we sit down today with our loved ones may we all remember something to be thankful for this year and acknowledge the providence of Almighty God and his Son Jesus Christ in bringing us a more abundant and blessed life.

“How priceless is your unfailing love…” –Psalm 36:7

Father, thanks for you Priceless love for us which was demonstrated by your Son Jesus and continues to be demonstrated by the unfailing support you continue to give us everyday

(Prayer inspired by “Adoration Prayer Book” by Bob Hartley)

“God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished.” –Romans 3:25

“He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only ours alone but also for the sins of the whole world.” –1 John 2:2

Father, thanks for sending your Son into the world as a sacrifice for us that all who believe on his name might have eternal life in the world to come and a more abundant life in this one.

“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever…” –Psalm 33:11

Father, thanks for having a plan for our lives which is far better than our own

(Prayer inspired by “Adoration Prayer Book” by Bob Hartley)