25 December       Christmas Day The Word became flesh; he made his home among us, and we saw his glory, such glory as befits the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.                John 1: 14   Lord, as we thank you for what you did for us long ago and for all that we have […]

24 December       Christmas Eve I bring you good news, news of great joy for the whole nation. Today there has been born to you in the city of David a deliverer – the Messiah, the Lord                 Luke 2: 10b-11   Lord, we may not meet shepherds or angels today, but we can meet Jesus

23 December The LORD will give you a sign: a young woman who is pregnant will have a son and will name him ‘Immanuel’. By the time he is old enough to make his own decisions, people will be drinking milk and eating honey. Isaiah 7: 14-15   Lord, we give you thanks that you

22 December Give strength to hands that are tired and to knees that tremble with weakness. Tell everyone who is discouraged, “Be strong and don’t be afraid! God is coming to your rescue.”           Isaiah 35: 3-4   Lord, we pray for all those who are tired and weary – weary from caring for others, weary

21 December The Spirit of the LORD will give him wisdom and the knowledge and skill to rule his people. He will know the LORD’s will and honour him, and find pleasure in obeying him. He will not judge by appearance or hearsay; he will judge the poor fairly and defend the rights of the