Here are 12 ways to pray for a spirit of all things Christmas for our loved ones and ourselves.1. Love. Lord, help us follow the way of love—let the love of Christ compel us (1 Corinthians 14:1,2; 2 Corinthians 5:14).
2. Joy. Restore the joy of Your salvation to us; let us experience the joy of Your presence (Psalm 51:12; 16:11).
3. Peace. Let Your peace rule and guard our hearts; give us more of You—You are our peace (Colossians 3:15; Philippians 4:7; Ephesians 2:14).
4. Hope. Enlighten the eyes of our hearts so that we may know the hope You called us to (Ephesians 1:18).
5. Favor. Let Your favor rest on us (Luke 2:52).
6. Life. Shine Your light of life on us; help us to walk in it (Job 33:30; Psalm 56:13).
7. Salvation. Help us to fear You so we can unlock the treasure of Your salvation (Isaiah 33:6).
8. Selflessness. Keep us from self-seeking attitudes that reject truth (Romans 2:8).
9. Generosity. Make us rich in ways that result in generosity on our part so You will be praised (2 Corinthians 9:11).
10. Receiving. Help us receive Your Kingdom, Your Spirit, and Your grace (Daniel 7:18; John 20:22; Romans 5:17).
11. Seeking. Encourage us to seek Your face with all our hearts (Deuteronomy 4:29; Psalm 27:8).
12. Praise. We ascribe glory to Your name, Lord; we come before you in worship, for You are holy (1 Chronicles 16:28,29).
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