"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)
Sunday, December 25, 2022 - Day 359 - (Today’s Bible readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 2; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18)
CHRIST YOUR SAVIOR IS BORN
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11 KJV)
MERRY CHRISTMAS! What a glorious day this is.
Christ your Savior is born. And this changes everything, prompting us to sing:
♬ Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!
♬ No more let sins and sorrows grow nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found.
♬ Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo.
♬ Mild He leaves His throne on high, born that man no more may die;
Born to raise the sons of earth; born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"
♬ God's Son for a gift has been sent you this night.
To be your Redeemer, your Joy and Delight.
Be near me, Lord Jesus! I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, and take us to heaven to live with Thee there. Amen.
“See” you in church this morning!
Pastor David Paape
Thank you for the wonderful message. May the lord bless you during this joyous holiday and every day of this coming year.
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