It's a good one so far!

I found a prayer I like, actually I heard it at the Christmas Eve service tonight and want to share. It went something like this:

Christmas Eve Prayer

Christmas is a time for celebrating gifts, and we celebrate it with gifts.

But, let us remember that no gift we receive this season
can ever be as important as those gifts we already possess

We give thanks for the gifts of health, of home and of food.
We remember and pray for those who are sick, or homeless or hungry.

We give thanks for the gift of the presence and blessings of the Holy.
We remember and pray for those who do not feel them.

We give thanks for the gift of family, and for the love of good friends.
We remember and pray for those who are alone.

We give thanks for the gift of being able to laugh and find joy
We remember and pray for those who can't share it.

We give thanks for the gift of hope that allows us to see a brighter future
We remember and pray for those who don't feel hope.

We give thanks for the gift of peace where it is found in our world.
We remember and pray for those who are in harm's way.

And on this Christmas Eve, we give thanks
for the gift of Jesus, whose birth is celebrated on this night
And whose life taught us about the power of the Holy, love, joy, peace and hope.
May it shine like the brightest star in the heavens
Above the wickedness, hatred, sorrow, war and despair of our lives.

Help us to remember these gifts as we ... celebrate his birth.

Amen.