12-day Christmas
Direction Magazine|Christmas 2020
How do you pray during a Covid Christmas? Creatively, daily, with a focus on God, our families, friends and our local communities, says Elim’s national prayer leader Sarah Whittleston
Sarah Whittleston
12-day Christmas

As we get caught up in the consumerism of a typical Christ-mas, or the dilemma of how to celebrate it during a pandemic, prayer is so important.

Prayer based around Bible passages can help us remember why we celebrate Christmas – how much God loves us and how willing he was to demonstrate his love in an incredible way.

Prayer can also help us focus on the wonder of Emmanuel in a world which feels so limited and restricted right now. Let’s be honest though. Prayer isn’t always easy. So how can you pray in a focused, regular and fun way this Christmas?

Our 12-day guide will help you pray UP, IN and OUT, and our creative toolkit is packed with ideas…

Days 1-3

Read: Isaiah 9:2-7

Day 1

Up: Thanksgiving Compile a list of things you are thankful for. Let it inspire you to give God thanks – from simple thanks for the blessing of another day to gratitude for answered prayer.

Day 2

In: Reflect Take time to reflect on your relationship with Jesus in light of these words from Isaiah. Do you need God to act as a counsellor or bring peace? Perhaps you need God the Father to embrace you with his love?

Day 3

Out: Light Who do you know who needs light in a dark situation? Pray for them. Invite the Holy Spirit to lead you as you pray on their behalf. May they experience the light of Christ shining in their darkness.

Days 4-6

Read: Luke 1:26-38

Day 4

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