Come Into the Public Square
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
1 Timothy 2:1,2
For many of us, Christmas celebrations are spent with family and in worship. Christmas music and familiar Scripture verses fill our hearts with joy and thankfulness. Jesus is our Savior.
For many others, Christmas is spent with family, seeing a concert of traditional carols, or looking at the festive Christmas lights. But Jesus is not there.
What if we prayed Christ would be seen in public this Christmas? What if we prayed for the name of Jesus to be honored, respected, and known? And for leaders who continue to grant us freedoms to express our faith? What if we prayed society would hear and believe God’s message of grace in Christ, and that the simple nativities outside of churches would create a longing to know Jesus more? And what if we prayed for God to glorify his name in the songs, lights, and decorations of the season?
As we pray, let’s take our faith into the public square openly, visibly, and clearly, so his love, peace, and joy would be evident in our lives.
Prayer:
Most holy God, you are worthy to be exalted and honored above all things. We pray that your plan of salvation in Christ would be seen in the public square. We pray for the name of Jesus to be respected, admired, and known. We pray those who are searching would see, hear, and learn of your merciful love. Let us honor you in public with loving actions and truthful words. Come, Lord Jesus, into the public square, through me. Amen.
Written by Naomi Schmidt
Provided by WELS Women’s Ministry
