Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:2-3
December is the last month of the year but also marks the greatest sacrifice we have ever known or seen. That the one without sin or blemish was born to be killed for the salvation of mankind. There are those who find this story fascinating and unbelieveable. They do not believe that there is a creator of this entire universe who sent his son to redeem mankind.
Truth however is absolute and does not depend on anything to be valid. Whether it makes sense or not, we were not created by ourselves and do not exist on our own. It is also true that we were created by a perfect and holy being whose breath gave us the life we have now.
Just as you exist on earth through your mortal father, you exist in the spiritual realm because of your spiritual father. December reminds us of the reason why we can exist in the afterlife with this immortal Father. It is the month that closes out the year but also marks the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14
God left no doubt for us to know when He sent His son to us. He made sure He was not from Adam’s seed. He also made sure he performed miracles and showed us a glimpse of the freedom and healing that is characteristic of life with Him. In heaven there is no suffering or wars, no death or tears. This is the freedom and salvation Jesus brought to us on earth.
The birth of Christ is a fulfilment of the promise through the prophet Isaiah that a messiah will be sent to us to redeem us from sin. The birth of Christ shows that God never forgets His children and wants them to be saved from hell. Just as He did in the garden of Eden, He has given us a choice to be with Him eternally through belief in his son and what he did for us.
December is the month where we reflect on the year we have gone through. It should also be the month we remind ourselves of our true purpose and the fact that this world is not our home but rather a glorious afterlife awaits us through faith in Jesus Christ.
Prayers for December
Thanksgiving prayer for December
Dear Lord,
Thank you for bringing me to the last month of the year. Thank You for guiding me through this year and for every moment of life You've granted. I’m grateful for my health, for the strength to face each day, and for the work that sustains me. Thank You for providing for my needs and for the financial stability that allows me to support myself and those I care about.
I thank You for my family, for their love, and for Your protection over us all. Thank You for shielding me from the harm and evil around me. Thank you for surrounding me with Your grace. Every blessing I have is a testament to Your favor in my life, and I’m deeply thankful for the breath in my lungs to praise You.
Amen.
Prayer for family in December
Dear Lord,
Thank You for the precious lives of my family members and for preserving each of them throughout this year. Thank you for bringing them to the month of December. As we approach the holidays, I lift them up in prayer, asking You to guide them in making wise choices. Shield them from harm and guard them against any evil. When they travel, please ensure their safety and bring them back to us in whole.
Bless them in all their endeavours, Lord, and hold them close under Your wings. Keep our family together in unity, allowing nothing to separate us. Let the love between us grow deeper and stronger, and let the bond between us remain unbreakable, rooted in Your love and grace.
Amen.
Prayer for good health in December
Heavenly Father,
Please watch over us and keep us healthy through these holidays. Let us stay strong and kicking full of energy. We cancel any plans of sickness and destroy any defective cells in our blood. Let Your divine healing cover us completely. Purify our food and drink, removing anything poisonous, and protect us from any hidden traps.
Help us rise with strength and resilience, let us soar like eagles, overcoming any brewing ailments. Fix any issues within our bodies and let us breathe clean, healthy air. Bless every drop of water we drink to nourish us with Your sanctifying power
Let Your grace and favor be with us every day of these holidays, surrounding us in health, peace, and joy as we feel Your love and protection.
Amen.
Prayer for the less fortunate in December
Dear Lord in heaven,
Today we say a prayer for those less fortunate, for those who lack the liberties and comforts we sometimes take for granted. We ask You to be with those struggling and in need, to feed the hungry and provide for the poor. This world is far from the one You created, so we pray for Your intervention.
Please bring relief to those caught in conflict and shelter those in war zones. Protect and comfort children who are without parents, and strengthen those whose hearts are broken. Be a source of hope for the hopeless, and help those who have lost faith find their way back to You.
Breathe new life into the hearts of those who need it most, restoring peace, love, and purpose. Let Your grace reach every corner of the earth and touch those who are yearning for Your presence. Let this month bring joy into their hearts.
Amen.
Prayer for the unbeliever in December
Dear Lord,
In the month of December, we pray for those who are yet to believe. Please reach out to them and help them discover Your grace. Lead them to Your light and save them from the darkness. Let Your words be like sweet music to their ears, calling them toward You.
Save them from the paths that lead away from You; break down the walls around their hearts. Through the gift of Your Son’s birth, bring them salvation and a renewed sense of hope. Soften their hearts, Lord, and guide them to the path that leads to You.
Reveal to them the treasures You’ve placed within them. Show them their true purpose and worth. Let them feel Your love so strongly that they run toward You, longing for the peace only You can give.
Amen.
Prayer for protection in December
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for bringing us to the month of December. As we enter this holiday season, we ask for Your protection over us and our loved ones. Watch over our every step, both in our goings out and our comings in, and cover us in Your care throughout our daily lives. Protect us from accidents. Protect us from infections, and any illness that may come our way. Guard us from all evil plans and hidden traps, and keep us safe from harm.
Be with us as we sleep, granting us peace, and walk beside us wherever we go. Protect us from those with ill intentions, including any threats of theft or danger. Let Your angels surround us, covering us with their wings, and let their presence be a shield around us.
May Your protection keep us whole, healthy, and at peace through this holiday season. Thank You for watching over us each day, and for the love that sustains us.
Amen.
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Prayer for the new year
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your protection and guidance throughout this past year. As we step into the new year, we ask for Your blessings in every area of our lives. Please grant us abundance and prosperity, allowing our efforts to yield plentiful harvests. Let our businesses flourish, and let us achieve each of our goals with confidence and perseverance. Help us grow from strength to strength, trusting in Your grace.
Let Your favor be abundant upon us, guiding each decision and action. Let all our resolutions become reality, bringing positive changes and growth. Help us grow financially, help us grow healthy and strong, and help us grow spiritually.
Keep us under Your loving care, protecting us from harm and guiding our paths. We pray that this coming year brings moments we can look back on with joy and gratitude, and that each day deepens our faith in You.
Thank You for Your constant love and support, Lord. We dedicate this new year to You, trusting in Your provision and grace.
Amen.
Prayer for the sick in December
Heavenly Father,
We lift up the sick to You this holiday season, asking for Your mercy and favor over their lives. Please help them overcome their illnesses and grant them the strength they need to live fully and joyfully. Let this season be one of hope and renewal for them, despite the struggles they face.
Remove all cancers, tumors, and parasites from their bodies, Lord. Cleanse their blood with Your Holy Spirit and touch them with Your healing hands. We ask for divine health to fill every cell, and we pray that they rise from their sick beds with newfound strength.
Show them Your grace, Lord, and remove all spiritual sickness, bringing comfort and peace to their hearts. Lift them up, renew their bodies, and make them strong again so they may celebrate the season in Your light.
Amen.
Prayer for your finances in December
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gift of life and for the work we are blessed to do. As we enter into the month of December, we place our finances in Your hands, trusting in Your provision and guidance. We pray that You fill our coffers with Your Spirit, allowing our finances to grow in abundance. Bless the work of our hands and let every effort yield plentiful harvests. Let the seeds we plant fall on fertile ground, bringing a rich return.
Grant us wisdom to make sound financial decisions and to grow in prosperity. Remove every barrier and banish any spirit of poverty that seeks to hinder us. Bless us as You blessed Solomon, with both wealth and wisdom, and let this blessing bring us closer to You.
Help us to thrive, both in wealth and in health, as we walk in Your light.
Amen.
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Prayer for the broken in December
Heavenly Father,
In this month of December, we come to You with hearts full of compassion, lifting up those who are downhearted and broken-hearted. Please bring comfort to those who live in fear and set free those trapped in any form of bondage. Rescue those suffering from abuse and extend the miracles of this season to their homes and lives.
Give hope to the hopeless, Lord, and lead those lost in darkness into Your light. Be a source of warmth and companionship for the lonely, blessings for the poor, and nourishment for the hungry. Let Your Spirit dwell in their hearts, bringing peace and renewal to all who seek You.
Amen.
December should be a month of happiness, but for many it is just another month of torture and pain. The world right now has a lot of problems in many places. There are people crying out for help in war-ravaged areas. There are also those who are on sick beds who will not happily be part of this holiday season. We must remember them in prayer.
When you sit down to eat, remember the hungry. When you feel you have enough, remember the poor. Say a prayer for someone this holiday season. Donate to the less fortunate if you can. Pray for the souls of the lost. Ask God to reach them and save them. This is the month of celebration of the birth of Christ so mark it by asking God to bring lost people into His kingdom through Christ Jesus.
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Titus 3:4-6