Pray for Emmanuel

Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy:

Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people.

He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, 

just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago.

Now we will be saved from our enemies and from all who hate us.

He has been merciful to our ancestors by remembering his sacred covenant,

the covenant he swore with an oath to our ancestor Abraham. 

We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear,

in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live.

And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High,

because you will prepare the way of the Lord.

You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of sins.

Because of God's tender mercy, the morning light of heaven is about to break upon us,

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,

and to guide us to the path of peace. (Luke 1:67-79)

Today's Prayer Topics:

During this Christmas week, let's spend our prayer time giving thanks.  

• He has sent us a mighty Savior. Give thanks. 
• He has filled us with his Holy Spirit. Give thanks. 
• We will be saved from our enemies - those principalities and powers that array themselves against the Lord and his work. Give thanks. 
• We can serve God without fear. Give thanks. Because of God's tender mercy, the light of God will reveal the path of peace. Give thanks. 

Thank you for praying.