60 Days of Prayer December 2022/January 2023

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GOD HAS PREPARED moments and situations that will help you grow and become your best. Trials will strengthen you. Doubts will encourage you to question and deepen your faith. Rejoice! You are His masterpiece, an instrument of His grace. Heavenly Father, today I will focus on the truth that I am the work of Your hand. You have created me to do good works.…

JOSEPH’S FAITH AND actions were shaped by his deep trust in God. He embraced Jesus as his Son. He followed the direction of the angel and relied on God as the ultimate authority. When you are feeling uncertain about something God is calling you to do, turn to Joseph as a role model of unquestioning faith. Dear God, I aspire to Joseph’s extraordinary faithfulness. Help me to follow Your Word and accept Your will.…

JESUS IS THE Light of the World. Take that truth into the dark places of your heart, especially during the long nights of winter. When problems or difficult feelings entangle your emotions, ask God to help you see that good things are ahead. He will light the way to a better day. Lord, You are my beacon in life’s many storms. You are always there when I need You, and for that I am forever grateful.…

WHEN YOU FEEL anxious or overwhelmed with holiday preparations, find peace by worshipping Him. Be still and patient. Ask God to teach you how to worship like the angels this Christmas, praising Him for the gift of His son. Lord God, lead me by Your spirit. Guide me today and every day.…

THIS VERSE IS the only mention of Jesus’ mother by name after the Resurrection. Scripture affirms that the Blessed Mother, Mary, spent the rest of her days on earth in constant prayer. Reflect on the profound hope she must have felt as she continued her devotion to God. Heavenly Father, as I prepare to celebrate the birth of the Savior, lead me to look at the many Biblical figures and their tremendous sacrifices. Like them, guide me to live my life so that it magnifies You.…