As we celebrate the twelve days of Christmas (yes that is a real thing) I offer the following prayer attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson.
Loving God,
help us remember the birth of Jesus,
that we may share in the song of the angels,
the gladness of the shepherds,
and worship of the wise men.
Close the door of hate
and open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift
and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings,
and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.
May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children,
and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake. Amen. (attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson)
May the blessings of Christmas abound today, and in the days ahead, as God leads us into a new year. Stay healthy and safe!
Christmas Blessings,
Pastor Doug