A Prayer about Finding Freedom in the Long-Expected Jesus

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. Romans 6:22

Lord Jesus,

This morning we are meditating 

on the good news about you—

our “long-expected Jesus,”

as Charles Wesley wrote about 

in one of my favorite Advent hymns.

Indeed, Jesus, you were “born to set thy people free.”

Thank you for freeing me from…

[name some of the things Jesus has set you free from…].

Thank you for releasing me from my fears and sins 

[name some of the fears and sins he has released you from…].

Thank you for being my strength in weakness 

[name some of your weaknesses].

Thank you for being my consolation when I am sorrowful 

[name some of your sorrows…].

Most of all, thank you 

for letting me “find my rest in thee.” 

In your long-expected name. Amen.

Read Isaiah 61:1-2; 2 Corinthians 4:14; Romans 6:22.

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