On Christmas Eve, churches and families innumerable will light a symbolic candle called the Christ Candle. We light it to remember and symbolize what Jesus said of himself. In John 8:12 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
This Christmas Eve Psalm is a prayer calling for God to unite us in his light and to overwhelm the darkness in our lives with his warm, powerful, sacrificial love. Please pray it with me.
Light of the World:
In a dark time, you cast a small flame into our world,
A mere spark of love illuminating a lone stable.
A spark that grew, passed from heart to heart, hand to hand.
Year to year, banishing the darkness inside and out.
This year, shadows dampen our hope.
We have long waited,
Lighting symbolic candles of hope, peace, joy, and love,
Year after year. We wait.
This Christmas Eve, make symbol actuality,
As churches world round light the Christ Candle,
Unite our lights into one conflagration
Of hope, peace, joy, and love.
Expel our selfishness, greed, fear, and despair
With your forgiveness.
Translate our 7,000 diverse languages
Into your one language of love.
In Father, Son, and Spirit we pray.
Good Morning Eugene; How thoughtful of you today begin this day with a prayer. Yes, our light burns much brighter when we are one body in Christ. Thank you for making the beginning of Christmas Day Eve so personal. Although we have never met I feel that you and I have been given a great understanding of the depth of our faith.
In Christ, Terry
Good morning, Terry. Your friendship is one of the rich blessings of social media. I pray Christ touches you and your family and church today.
A beautiful timely prayer. To be united in the Love of God through Jesus in us. Showing God to everyone through this unity. I am hearing more and more Christians echoing this desire.
Thank you for this inspiring prayer.
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” Psalm 133:1
Cindy: You’re welcome. I’m encouraged you are hearing more of this. May it be so. Merry Christmas.
Beautiful prayer! Thank you, Eugene. Merry Christmas!
Thank you. May his light glow in your heart and life. Love you.
May The Light shine on all!
Amen!!!! Merry Christmas.
That picture! I remember everything about it! What a sweet memory! Merry Christmas !
It was such a good time, despite some life difficulties. Merry Christmas.
Amen, and thank you, Eugene,… a deep call for God’s restoration and peace,… which we all need,… God Bless and Best Christmas and New Year’s wishes to “you & yours”!,… love, g (-:
You’re welcome. I hope you had a wonderful day.