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A Christmas Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson

December 22, 2009 By Jean Wise



Most of the time when I pray I say my own words, but find slowly reciting what others have written often opens my eyes to see in new ways. May these words bring light to your Christmas season and joy to your heart.
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.
— Robert Louis Stevenson

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  1. blankKaren says

    December 22, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    “Forgiving and forgiven,” the greatest Christmas gift. Inspiring prayer, Jeanie, thanks.

  2. blankColleen says

    December 22, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    Beautiful prayer. I am going to use it myself. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

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