01/12/2025
A Prayer for the Start of December
Heavenly Father,
We come before You at the dawn of December, the final month of this year, filled with boundless anticipation and awe-inspiring wonder, as we step into this season of hope and jubilation.
We express our heartfelt gratitude for the blessings of the past eleven months, for the strength You have provided, and for the invaluable lessons we have learned, which have empowered us to grow in faith and wisdom. As the year draws to a close, help us to reflect on the journey we have traveled with hearts overflowing with gratitude and praise.
Prepare our hearts and minds for the extraordinary season ahead. Help us to approach this month with a spirit of serenity, and generosity toward all we meet, that we may be beacons of hope and kindness. May we remember the true source of our greatest joyβthe gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, whose coming we celebrate with joyous hearts.
Lord, bless our homes, our families, and our work this month. Guide our steps and keep us safe, that we may walk in the light of Your presence. Fill us with the hope that this season brings, reminding us that even in the longest night, Your light shines brightest, illuminating our path and filling our hearts with peace.
May December be a time of profound connection, heartfelt charity, and renewed faith, that we may be inspired to share the warmth of Your love with a world longing for light and hope. Help us to be Your hands and feet to those in need, spreading joy, kindness, and compassion wherever we go.
We ask all this in Your Holy Name.
Amen.