Devotional for the Fifth Day of Christmas

Mexican Nativity - wood

 

Let the love that shaped earth and heaven dwell within us this Christmas.

Let the love that created humanity dwell within us this Christmas.

 

Let the love that overcomes suffering and hatred dwell within us this Christmas.

 

Let the love that causes us to rejoice with loved ones dwell within us this Christmas.

 

Let the love that forgives and renews dwell within us this Christmas.

 

Let the love that brings reconciliation after separation dwell within us this Christmas.

 

Let the love that brings the blessing of peace dwell within us this Christmas.

 

And may we share that peace with all people near and far. Amen. 

 

—In Prayers for Christmas

 posted on Christian Aid website