I look around at all the turmoil and chaos. I see all of the hurting people in need of a savior. I see the need for peace. I see the need for joy and laughter. I see the need for broken hearts to be mended. I see the need for others to stop hurting themselves. I see the need for people to stop hurting others.

Only love could make a way to bring this peace, this love, this joy that goes beyond feelings and circumstances. It goes beyond this world and this life. It brings purpose and rhyme and reason to confusion. It breaks chains that have held us captive for years. All it takes is our belief in the Lord Jesus. He made the way for us when there was no way.

It is no consequence that this time of year brings such joy and warm feelings to our hearts. We celebrate the birth of our Saviour this month. Even non-believers feel a sense of joy and love during this time. We all become not just takers but givers in this season. But this joy is meant to last far beyond Christmas Day.

John 1:1 says “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Then the Word became Jesus in the flesh who we celebrate the birth of this season. He came and died for our sins.

For those who call on His name will be saved and begin to enjoy life the way it was meant to be enjoyed. Things that used to break and shatter you will no longer hold that power over you. Trying times will still come but now you will overcome. You replace worry with laughter and praise. You replace fear with peace and courage. He will replace confusion with a sound mind, truth, and clarity.

In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4

Jesus is the light that shines brighter than the darkness that tries to overcome us. He conquers all and because we follow Him, we conquer with Him. I believe that God created this world and all of us. I believe with all my heart that Jesus died for us. I believe in the Bible, God’s holy word. I believe you are reading this for a reason.

If you’ve never accepted Jesus as your Lord, this is how you can if you feel Him stirring your heart. Pray this out loud: Lord Jesus I believe in you. I believe that you died for me and rose again. Please come into my heart and forgive my sins. Become the Lord of my life. Thank You for washing me clean and giving me a fresh start. Guide me in Your will and way. In Jesus’ name, amen.

If you have accepted the Lord but know you have not been living how you should, pray this prayer out loud… Lord Jesus, forgive me for my sins. Please give me a passion for You and Your word that will never go out. I want to serve You all the days of my life. Show me how to become more like You. I want to do Your will, not mine anymore. I need You, Lord. I surrender every area of my life to you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

A Prayer For You

Lord thank You for sending Your son to die for us. We celebrate this precious gift. Show us how to be a light to all those we come into contact with. In Jesus’ name, amen.