A Prayer about Undeserved Grace
Wondrous God,
As advent, the season of celebrating the wait for Christ to come,
begins today,
open our eyes to see the hope-full truth:
Grace is all about you! In Greek,
the word for “favored” is “graced,”
so Gabriel is really telling Mary,
“Greetings, O graced one, the Lord is with you!”
What make us “graced”?
We are “graced” with your presence.
In this season leading up to Christmas,
may we exchange time stocking up on presents
and for moments soaking up your presence.
For indeed, that is the true meaning of Christmas—
you sent your Son to earth,
fully God, fully human,
a baby to be carried in the womb of Mary,
the graced one.
We didn’t deserve the present of your presence,
but you were determined to give it!
May we take time this season to rest
in your life-giving, undeserved grace.
In the name of our gracious Savior. Amen.
Read Luke 1:28; Ephesians 2:4-10.
Do you need help finding rest in Christmas?
Four-part devotional series designed to help you…Slow down. Let go…of the frenzy, worry, rush…
Hear the story of the wonders God has done—in the lives of people who also struggle with fear, anxiety and loss of hope.
FOUR WEEKLY GUIDES|FIVE DAILY ACTIVITIES
Day 1: Devotional
Day 2: Reflection Questions
Day 3: Story Starters
Day 4: Prayer
Day 5: Music