Lord, hear our prayer:

Lord, you are almighty, gracious and loving. We praise you, not only that he came, but also for the way he came: born as one of us; sharing our life and our limitations of time and space; facing all the pressures and temptations that came from living in a fallen world. We praise you for the Holy Spirit at work in his birth, life and ministry. We praise you for the promise of the Spirit for all your people. Here and now we celebrate the victory of your love that will never be defeated but will conquer all that spoils your world and our lives. We will praise you here and everywhere, now and for ever.

Amen.

Some minor adaptation on some prayers.
David Clowes, 500 Prayers For All Occasions © 2003 by David C Cook Publishing
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