Lord God,

We are busy preparing cards and gifts and food.

Keep us grounded in what really matters.

We pray that You help us prepare our hearts.

Cleanse us of all unrighteousness.

Remove any darkness from our minds.

We bring You our sin, and You exchange it

for the gift of Your tender mercy.

We praise You and honor You and thank You

for redeeming us through Your Son,

our savior, Jesus.

Amen