St. Nicolai Notes

Prayer for December 26, 2021-January 1, 2022
Sermon Text: Luke 2:41-52

That our identity may always be in You

Living God, we worship You! We rejoice in your ability to act among us in surprising ways. We rejoice that You have come near in the life of Jesus Christ. We praise You for the hope that You instill in us through the story of Jesus and by the work of your Spirit in our lives.

Loving God, we identify ourselves in so many ways. Enable us to identify ourselves primarily in terms of our relationship to You. Help us to think first, “I am God’s child. I am valued and loved. I am dedicated to God’s word. I will be obedient to God’s instruction. I must be about God’s work by continuing the ministry that Jesus passed on to his disciples.”

Let our identity always be in You, through Jesus Christ. Help us not to forget that You have created and redeemed us for yourself.

Let this day, and every day, be a day of rejoicing in all that You have done for us. May that move us to lives of abundant generosity. Amen.