PEACE

Christmas Eve

ZECHARIAH 9:10 (ABP)
He will redirect the nations into peaceful coexistence.

LUKE 2:14 (ABP)
Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace to his favored people.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
With the arrival of Jesus comes peace.

PRAYER
Thank you, God, for sending peace into the world with the arrival of Jesus. We haven't been very receptive. Even those of us who claim to be his people still compete for power and control. Help me to fully embrace Jesus as the Prince of Peace. I need to live according to his ways if I'm going to have a stake in what he is doing. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.