It’s PrayerGift Tuesday…the very first one on my new website! Excited is an understatement!
Since it’s the Tuesday before Christmas, I know just the One who needs a prayer gift.
Lord,
On this last Tuesday before Christmas, I can’t think of a more appropriate recipient of a prayer gift: You.
When I reflect on the life You lived and the life You give to humanity, I can’t help but worship. I can’t help but marvel. I can’t help but say, “Thank You!”
When You entered this broken world, did Your first cry contain grief? Grief over the loss of Your Father’s face? Did You utter, “Not my will but Yours be done” even then?
Lord, thank You. Thank You for leaving heaven’s peace to become our Prince of Peace.
Thank You for leaving the right hand of the throne of God to become the Suffering Servant.
Thank You for leaving streets of gold to walk dusty streets lined with broken people desperate for Your touch. People like me.
Though I once walked in darkness, I have seen a great light. Deep shadows—no more. Now, light! sunbursts of light! You repopulated the ghost town that was my soul; you expanded my joy. Oh, the gladness I enjoy in your presence! Festival joy! I can’t help but share rich gifts of encouragement and warm greetings of hope!
For a child was born—for me! The gift of a son—for me! Rule my world.
Take over the running of things. You are my Amazing Counselor, my Strong God, my Eternal Father, the Prince of my Wholeness.
If I yield to Your ruling authority, there’ll be no limits to the wholeness You’ll bring! I’ll stand on the promises You promised to David.
Firm footing and a lasting legacy rooted in a heart obedient to Your commands for me. (based on Isaiah 9:1-7 MSG)
You are the gift of all the gifts. Oh, the gifts You so freely give!
The love You lavish on our needy souls.
The mercy You massage into our every sin.
The grace You grant to our willful hearts.
The power You pulse into our deepest need.
The comfort with which You cushion our spirits,
The wisdom You wield toward our dilemmas and doubts.
Lord, help us to live out our gratitude. To count the graces and sing Your praises.
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for being born to this earth and born in my heart.
I love You,
Your LeeBird
