Women's Tea Cup Prayers for December 2025

Heavenly Father, You’ve brought me through so much this past year. For more than three hundred and sixty days we have made this journey together. I would not have made it through if it had not been for Your help and steadfast presence; Your faithfulness has been with me morning to night, day after day. I’ve received Your rich counsel, had an endless supply of wisdom and on days when I didn’t think I had anymore to give You helped me push forward with strength I didn’t know I had! I’m so blessed to be Your daughter. So blessed to be loved and covered by You; no doubt I am blessed and highly favored! I look forward to the coming year. I don’t know what is ahead, but I do know who is with me. I have experienced Your faithfulness and fatherly love firsthand, and I know You will never leave nor abandon me. I know even when trials, challenges and suffering come You’ll be by my side, and I will be able to persevere and be victorious. I am confident You have gone before me and seen every twist and turn waiting for me and You will not let me fall. I’m both confident and thankful that even those things which may be painful will work out for my good. I can say goodbye to this year and look forward to the next with a sense of joy and anticipation. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen 

Inspiration for Today’s Prayer

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”—Jeremiah 29:11    

  Heavenly Father, so often—especially when I’m feeling overwhelmed by the tasks in front of me or on my plate—out of frustration I’ll say, “I’m only one person after all!” It’s an automatic response I’ve adopted over the years! When this happens, I ask You to nudge me and remind me that’s not entirely true. I always have help. I always have You with me. As Christ promised You have sent the Holy Spirit to lead me and guide me and even assist me in my day to day tasks. I may be one person in the physical sense, but I have all of heaven backing me in another sense so I’m never short on direction, never lacking in strength, and ability, and knowhow; my physical energy may become depleted but You show me how to make good decisions about my the use of my time and energy and You lead me beside still waters to refresh and restore. When I don’t understand something and need wisdom all I must do is ask and You’ll grant it. When I’m running low on patience You are always willing to help me with that area also. Thank You, Lord, for daily reminding me: me plus You are a powerful combination. Whenever I call on You for help, I not only get One, but I also get all the assistance of heaven and there isn’t anything I need to tackle all by myself. In the powerful name of Jesus I pray. Amen 

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I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”—Psalm 121:1-2 

  Heavenly Father, beginning with the sacred words of Genesis You impress upon us the importance of helping one another. You have uniquely fashioned each woman in Your image, filling her with strength, beauty and infinite potential. I thank You Lord, for the tapestry of life you weave in every season and for the call upon women to not only nurture, lead, and reflect Your glory in the world but also experience the blessings of partnering with others. There’s deep meaning when someone comes alongside us and offers to help us through a difficult time. It’s amazing how much lighter our workload becomes when there are others sharing and helping to shoulder up the load. It isn’t always easy to ask for help Lord. Our pride often gets in the way and so we continue to struggle all alone. When I don’t allow others to help, I am denying them the opportunity to feel good and useful and I’m also missing out on the opportunity to grow in Christ and model humility. I pray, let me realize the importance of having a support system of fellow believers who have kindred spirits. I know I cannot walk this journey alone: I need friends who will encourage me and lift me up. I’m not an island to myself and when I join forces with others, I am stronger; there is always strength in unity. In Jesus’ name, Amen     

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We, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another—Romans 12:5

 Lord, You are my strength and my song, not only that, when You put on flesh and came to earth You also become my salvation. You are my strength when my heart feels weary, my defender when life’s battles press in. You have lifted me from the depths and placed my feet on steady ground. Today I choose to praise You—not only for what You have done, but for who You are: You are my refuge, my joy, my healer, my helper, my peace, my rock, You preserve me from harm, ruin, and loss. When doubts rise up in my spirit and whisper, remind me of Your unshakable truth. When fear wants to choke out and make me forget Your promises, let Your peace guard and ground my heart. I pray, Lord, help me walk in the beauty and dignity You have given me as Your daughter. I pray that my life is a song of gratitude, and my voice a testimony of Your unfailing love. In Jesus’ name. Amen  

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The Lord is my strength and my song: he has become my salvation.—Exodus 15:2

   Heavenly Father, the life of Anna inspires me. I am also a praying woman. Anna, like so many other women I read about in the Scriptures believed her prayer was powerful and effective and she would see the One for whom she prayed day and night. Today Anna’s life of prayer inspires me to keep on praying for my home and family, for my community, for my friends and neighbors, for the high and the low, the important and the unrecognized, for this world that is lost in sin and darkness; that all people would come to know and receive Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. I’m believing that my prayers will be answered and my prayer is enough to shift the spiritual atmosphere, it is enough to move mountains and cause them to fall into the sea. At times I do not pray as fervently or frequently as I want or need to; forgive my moments of prayerlessness or the times I am doubting that my “little” prayer is powerful enough or being heard. I know You always hear my prayers and every prayer I pray—when it is aligned with Your will and purposes—will be answered. Lord, please know even when my prayer has not yet aligned with Your perfect will, my intent is always to glorify You and to see Your good happen! I am not concerned about Your timing—that is up to You, Lord, but I’ll keep praying until You tell me to stop. I’ll keep praying until I see answers and results manifested. I’ll keep praying and know it is the most important and powerful spiritual act of worship I can perform; the most loving gift I can give others. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen  

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And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer day and night—Luke 2:36-37

 Heavenly Father, thank You for faith-filled women who are always inspiring, discipling, imparting wisdom, and planting seeds of faith deep in the hearts of others even when they are unaware of what kind of impact they are having. We know very little about Mary’s parents, but we do know they must have been devoted to You. It shows through their daughter Mary’s willingness to be your servant even though she didn’t know or understand all the factors involved. Her faith was tested, and she came through with flying colors! All she had learned about devotion and true faith in childhood from her own mother and father became her own legacy of faith from that day forwrd. I pray to be the kind of woman who examples true faith to others; I pray to be like Mary’s mother, Anne, passing down my devotion and faith to those who are still learning and developing in their faith. My life is not perfect but if You can use something about my life so others—especially other women—can glorify You, then I give myself away to You, Lord. May I always say “yes”, Lord, You can use me!” “Yes, Lord, You can use my suffering and my challenges, my painful experiences and hardships; if they can benefit someone else, then please use me! “Yes Lord, You can use my hands, my feet; You can touch my heart and speak through me. If You can use anything, even the flawed and imperfect, then You can use me!” “Yes, Lord, I am Your servant!” In Jesus’ name. Amen   

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And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”—Luke 1:38

Heavenly Father, as the days wrap up and Christmas draws closer and as my attention turns to other parts of the Bible and visit the lives of other women in the Scriptures, may I carry with me everything I have learned through the women highlighted in the Christmas story: Mary, Elizabeth and Anna. Their strength, their awesome faith, their willingness and availability to You, their obedience to Your will, their courage, their beauty, their worship…and so many other traits which I can cultivate in my own life, right now. Thank You for each one and what she contributed and has meant for Your plan of salvation. Even during these final days before Christmas may I reflect on Mary’s strength. She endured, Lord! She was courageous on so many fronts, Lord! And her trust in You was impeccable! I have so much I can take away from her story. May I remember the worshipful spirit of  Elizabeth; how connected she was to Your Holy Spirit. May I recall the prayer and faithfulness of Anna. May I be changed Lord. Thank You for blessing me with fresh eyes to see an old, old story from new perspectives; and may the manner in which I live my life going forward be changed. May I have a newfound faith and strength and courage as I live out my own life. May I remember I am a woman of God, and I am blessed, highly favored, and covered by my heavenly Father. Therefore, I have nothing to fear and no reason to cower under threat or in darkness. Every time I look in the mirror may I see not only my image but the spirit of Mary, Elizabeth and Ann that dwells within me. In Jesus’ name. Amen       

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And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth—Luke 2:6

Heavenly Father, today I thank You for godly men. Thank You for men who are willing to be submitted to You as their Lord and God. Thank You for men who are willing to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and use His earthly life as a model for their own life. Thank You for men who are reasonable in their thinking and willing to be vulnerable; not afraid to tap into their tender side and believe compassion and understanding, patience and peacefulness are worthy traits to cultivate. Thank You for men who are willing to think of others before themselves and to follow the Holy Spirit’s counsel as gives them guidance. As I read the story of Joseph and how he became fully submitted to Your will my heart rejoices at how he became the man You desired, covering his spouse and becoming that godly father for young Jesus. Bless men who are not ashamed to be submitted to Your headship Father. Bless men who show up for their families and love on their children and put the welfare of their wife before their own. Bless men who spend time in prayer and are always desiring to do Your will above their own. Bless men who work hard, make sacrifices and don’t complain about it. Bless men who come alongside us and support us in our dreams and help make our visions become reality. Bless men who have a pure heart and set examples by leading honorable and praiseworthy lives. They are jewels and a joy to be around; they are truly lights and a refreshing presence in this world, in our homes and families, in our workplaces and faith communities. Thank You Father, for men who help us to see and experience Your loving, beautiful heart through theirs. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen

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And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins…When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but he knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.—Matthew 1:19-21, 24-25    

Heavenly Father, Like Mary, I too wonder, who am I that the Lord would greet me as favored. Mary was astonished and humbled by the angel’s address and announcement that she, a poor virgin, living an ordinary life would carry Your Son—the Messiah, the Savior of the world. Mary’s story reminds me that You often choose the least expected, the overlooked, and the ordinary to do extraordinary things for Your glory. Lord, You see beyond the world’s measures of worth. You call women without fame, status, or accolades to serve You in holy and unique ways. May my heart hold both humility and astonishment, yet also a confident assurance that if You have chosen me, You will equip me. If You have called me, it is because You see something special in me, and I am capable and precious in Your sight. Help me remember always that I am—as David declared—fearfully and wonderfully made. Though the world may dismiss me as nothing special, to You I am cherished and more than enough. By myself I am unworthy, but through Christ Jesus, my Lord and Savior, I have been made worthy. Just as Mary accepted her calling with grace and submission, may I also embrace the honor You place upon me. Strengthen me to walk faithfully in the work You have assigned, with courage, humility, and joy. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be—Luke 1:26-29

Heavenly Father, I noted that the first thing Elizabeth did when she learned she was pregnant, was to quiet herself. I’ve noticed that practice with many women today, especially after having trouble conceiving in the past. They will not tell everyone right away; only a select few, waiting to see how things go and progress with their pregnancy. There are others who, in their excitement, can’t wait to share their joy and happiness. Each woman knows how she wants to do when You have visited her with a special and long-awaited blessing of any kind. May I learn from Elizabeth—even when it’s good news and even when it’s the fulfillment of a long-awaited blessing to first sit with You in quiet contemplation. Considering what it means for me that You have favored me with a blessing from heaven’s storeroom and the changes it will mean for my life and future. With every blessing You send may I rededicate my heart and my path to You. May I praise You first, before doing anything else. Thank You Father God for making me an instrument of Your will and a recipient of Your special blessings from heaven. In the name of Jesus my Savior, I pray. Amen

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After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, “Thus the Lord has done for me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.”—Luke 1:24-25 

 Jesus, You came into the world for all people. Even as a baby You had a way of uniting people to one another. Common shepherds and royalty were led to worship You. Your birth is a story of grace, love and reaching out to humanity to unite them under the Father. I also remember another story in the Bible where You sat with a Samaritan woman by a well and by the end of that conversation she went out and told many others about You: another story of grace, love and redemption. Through this one woman many others were introduced to You and believed. Jews and Gentiles were brought to one faith. I believe as a woman of God living in this modern age, I can have that same unifying impact. My faith in You and the joyful way in which I introduce others to You will bring many together: opportunities for grace, love and redemption to have eternal impact. Thank You Savior for saving us from our sins and for unifying us with each other and drawing us close to You. In such a disjointed world we recognize that only the Savior of the world has this kind of power. Thank You for the ways You will use me to draw others close to You. I am a woman of sound faith, and I have the ability to bring unity to those who once had nothing in common. In Your holy name I pray. Amen 

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Truly He taught us to love one another;

His law is Love and His gospel is Peace;

Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother,

And in His name all oppression shall cease,

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we;

Let all within us praise his Holy name!

--O Holy Night vs 2  

 Heavenly Father, during this time of year many participate in Christmas or holiday gift exchanges. Gift exchanges can be a great alternative for tight budgets or large groups of people. So many times, we are truly and surprisingly blessed through the exchange of gifts with others. There’s another kind of exchange Jesus invites us to share. That’s when He and we exchange burdens. Jesus offers to take my burdens and give me His lighter yoke instead. I’m so thankful I have a place where I can bring my burdens. Thank You Jesus for recognizing when I am weary and heavy laden and for giving me a place to lay down what I’ve been carrying in my heart and on my shoulders. I know not all my burdens are because of my gender, but at times they feel like it. Thank You Lord, for continuing to teach me Your ways. In Your presence I find peace and comfort; in Your presence my burdens are lifted, and my weariness turns into being refreshed. Your exchange plan is truly a gift and blessing to me. In Your name I pray. Amen    

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Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”—Matthew 11:28-30  

  Heavenly Father, Your Word is full of examples for us to follow. As a woman of God, I can read and be inspired by the stories of Mary and Elizabeth, the roles they played in Your plan to bring salvation to the entire human race and every generation. Mary and Elizabeth aren’t the only examples I have to draw from: there’s also the prophetess Anna who ministered to and counseled women in the outer court of the temple. Because Anna was so such a faithful, Spirit-led and filled woman, You blessed her in a special way: the Holy Spirit moved her that day and she would see the Messiah she had been praying for. What a treat! What a blessing! Thank You for each woman’s story included in Your Word that inspires me to live a more godly life. These faith-filled women make me want to trust in You more and to set an example for others to follow. Thank You for Your servant, Anna who reminds me You are always looking for godly, faith-filled, faithful women to work and move through. Lord, we are especially blessed that even when we may not have a community of godly women to be an example we can always turn to Your Word and learn from those You have included there. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen

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And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem—Luke 2:36-38

  Dear God, young Mary was not ashamed to be unwed and pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth was not ashamed to be pregnant in her old age. Their joy at being Yours and used by You stirs my spirit to remember and confess what the Apostle Paul wrote when he said, “And I am not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16). And when Jesus preached to the crowds, “Blessed are you when people revile and persecute you (Matt. 5:11). I share these sentiments and beliefs. I am not ashamed to be a woman of faith. I am not ashamed to be a woman who loves her Lord with all her heart and seeks to please You in all I do. I am not ashamed to be a woman who puts the Lord first in her life. I’m not ashamed that I am compelled to let the Holy Spirit lead me in everything I do, including my work, my friendships, and my decisions. I’m not ashamed that I take time to sit with You daily for inspiration, guidance, and strength. I’m not ashamed that I call upon You to give me peace and calm. I’m not ashamed to admit that without Christ I can do nothing. I’m not ashamed to admit that I give You the first fruits of my income and my time. I’m not ashamed to confess You as my Lord and Savior openly and that I won’t hide my light but let it shine in the darkness. I’m not ashamed to admit that I am not perfect, I am a sinner in need of forgiveness and grace. Because I am not ashamed You enable me to live my life authentically before others and with confidence of heart and faith before You. I’m not ashamed to love You with my whole heart and soul, and that leads to me loving my neighbor as I love myself. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen       

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Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel.”—I John 2:28 

   Heavenly Father, during the holidays we can do a lot of entertaining. Some women, like talented Martha we read about in Luke 10:38-42, are natural-born hostesses, knowing how to throw a good party without much effort. Others must work a little harder at entertaining. In my business and effort to create an enjoyable atmosphere and have things just right, it’s entirely possible I’ve entertained some angels unaware. There are many stories in Your Word where angels appeared: the Christmas story is filled with angelic visits: Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds...Thank goodness every angel was recognized and the message You sent from heaven was received and believed. May I never become so busy and fixated on the details of my life—whether it’s entertaining or every day tasks and responsibilities, that I miss the heavenly beings You send with a message. My angel may not be donning wings and halo, they could very well look like my neighbor, my co-worker, my friend, a relative, or the person at the check-out…Grant that I will have open eyes, open ears, and open heart to receive the word of truth, encouragement, or confirmation You have arranged just for me and my circumstances. Instead of being unaware, when I am spiritually intuitive and aware I will also be blessed and rewarded through the message my angel delivers. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen 

Inspiration for Today’s Prayer:

Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Remember to welcome strangers, because some who have done this have welcomed angels without knowing it—Hebrews 13:1-2

    Heavenly Father, the air must have been saturated with praise and worship when Mary and Elizabeth came together. There was young Mary, impregnated by the Holy Spirit and older Elizabeth pregnant with the one who would prepare the hearts of people for the coming Messiah, recipients of a heavenly miracle and sharing the same space for three months. These two women now had a bond that went deeper than bloodline and family ties. You’ve placed so many godly and spirit-filled women in my life. May I never become too busy to spend time with them. There’s so much I can learn, so much wisdom they have to share with me; it’s amazing how much love they unselfishly pour into the lives of others. Lord, the seasons of our life pass so quickly and there is always something that needs our attention. May we always make time for a chat, time to share and listen; time to encourage one another on our journey. Whether it’s over the phone, virtually, or sitting with a cup of tea in a quiet space, help me to etch out and treasure the time I can spend with other spirit-filled, spirit-led women. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen

Inspiration for Today’s Prayer: 

At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit…Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home—Luke 1:39-41, 56 

  Heavenly Father, thank You for the “showers of blessings” You send into my life. Your showers of blessings take on so many forms. Sometimes they are in the form of new employment and work after feeling unfulfilled in the work we were doing for so long. Sometimes they are in the form of a much needed boost in our distressed finances. Sometimes they are relief from nagging physical pain or the lifting of our heavy heart after a season of sorrow and grief. And sometimes they are literal showers that replenish the earth after a period of drought. I pray, during this Christmas season help me to see where You are pouring out and over my life and circumstances. Thank You for knowing what kind of blessing is best for me in every circumstance. Thank You for supplying the answers and solutions for my difficult situations. Because I know You promise to bless me and shower me with blessing I won’t be discouraged or panic when there seems to be droughts in certain areas of my life. I know that when You decide to, when the time is right You will send a refreshing and replenishing shower designed to be a blessing for me. I bless You Lord for the blessings You have sent in the past and the ones that are yet ahead of me. In the name of Jesus may blessing and showering Savior, I pray. Amen 

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And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing ad I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.—Ezekiel 34:26 

 Jesus, my Savior, You came into this world to be a servant—we can see from Your birth, how You entered so humbly this is so. Even though You are royalty, You were not born into a royal family or sent to live in a palace…You were laid in a smelly feeding trough for animals. There wasn’t any royal birth announcement, no flags that were flown, no balloons released, no royal baby layette prepared, just a few dingy rags to wrap around You and some common, weary shepherds sent by the angels to lay eyes upon You. It’s amazing how God’s plan for humanity also includes humility. Thank You for the things in my journey that have made me a (more) humble person. Being humbled by life has helped me serve You and others with genuine humility and grace. Like Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, Elizabeth, Anna and so many others I’m blessed to be Your willing, humble servant. I do not reject or disdain humility and I am not concerned that others don’t rank humility as an attitude to cultivate. No matter how many achievements or titles I enjoy in this life may I always remain Your humble servant; never too big or important to get my hands dirty, my heels muddy, or my skirts wrinkled! In Your Holy Name I pray. Amen 

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My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant—Luke 1:46-48 

  Heavenly Father, I draw so much strength from the lives of women highlighted in the Scriptures. Their stories are timeless. From Genesis forward Your feminine creation continue to impress me with their spirit of resilience, their deep trust and reverence, their authentic faith, their ability to shine and make a difference in a world that does not always accept or appreciate them. During this Christmas season I am especially blessed to revisit the stories of so many like Mary, Elizabeth, Anna and see how they continued to rise above their circumstances and cultural norms; they made a difference and were part of the reason our Savior entered and was covered. They were not put off or diminished despite challenges and prejudices for women during their time. May I continue to learn from their examples and be inspired in my own life to live a life pleasing to You first and foremost. May I always respond to You favorably and without hesitation, knowing there is great reward and blessing for me as I do. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen 

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And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her—Luke 1:38 

  Let’s look at it Lord: Mary was a young virgin engaged to a God-fearing man who was part of the lineage of David, and being pregnant outside of marriage was not only an unbearable shame and humility, but punishable by death in those days. It was possible no one, not even her own family, would believe she was impregnated by Your Holy Spirit; that had never happened to anyone in all of history. Yet, even with all this against her, even with all the possibility of gossip, humiliation and death, Mary praised You. Mary didn’t just look at the bright side, Mary chose praise. Mary puts me to shame, Lord. Sometimes I wallow in my situation. Sometimes I grumble about my circumstances. Sometimes I become angry, frustrated, feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Sometimes I doubt You can do all things, big things, great things and make something out of nothing. I pray to have a praising soul like Mary. I pray to have a trust in You that is so deep and unwavering even when the odds look against me, I can praise You. Starting today I’ll lead with praise. I won’t be discouraged by the appearance of something not working out, I’ll praise You for the unknown, I’ll praise you through the empty and dark. Even when the details are foggy and the odds are not stacked in my favor, I’ll praise You. Mary’s song of praise is mine also, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirt rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked at the humble state of his servant…” In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name—Luke 1: 46-49      

Heavenly Father, You’ve promised that Your peace will rule and reign in the person who keeps his or her mind fixed on You. I know from personal experience that promise is true and can settle anxious thoughts and times of doubt. When Mary was told she would give birth to the Son of God, fear of the unknown, and anxiety about what others would think could have overcome her. She could have become overwhelmed with the magnitude of everything she was told. But even though she could not understand it all, she expressed only faith. Mary believed her experience would be just as the heavenly messenger described and she responded in peace and joy. I want to have that same feeling of peace whenever I am faced with things too great for me to fully understand. I want to be filled with and ruled by Your peace despite the unexpected, despite the problems that surface, despite the activities of the world around me, despite the anxiousness I encounter from people I meet outside and even those close to me…No matter what comes to me during Christmas time and beyond, I pray, help me to keep my mind steadfastly on You, and just like Mary I have a heavenly guarantee and promise I will experience Your perfect peace. In the name of Jesus my Savior, I pray. Amen 

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You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you—Isaiah 26:3

 Heavenly Father, I have people in my family you are passionate about family ancestry. Some of them have subscribed to sites like Ancestry.com. They know all about those little leaves that shake whenever they are making a family connection and onto something. It’s intriguing to see how Matthew beings his Gospel with the genealogy of Jesus. Going down through Jesus earthly family line reminds us that we all have a little bit of everybody in our family line. Every family has those who did commendable things and those we call the “black sheep” whom we’re not so proud of and say very little about; but they’re still a part of who we are and part of the reason we are here today. Because we’re all in the same sin-boat we have no need to be ashamed of any family member. May I be blessed as I learn more about Jesus’ earthly family this Christmas and why You purposed it this way. May I be humbled as I realize how You used women generations before me to prepare the way for our Savior. I’m truly humbled and honored that You’re using me to prepare others for His return. I’m honored Lord to be part of this great big story that has a wonderful ending! In Jesu’ name I pray. Amen   

Inspiration for Today’s Prayer:

Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac was the father of Jacob, Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers, Judah the father of Perez and Zerah whose mother was Tamar,…David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife…Elihud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah—Matthew 1:1-3, 5,15-16