Christmas Dinner Prayer – The Reason
Christmas dinner prayer, choral concerts, and candle-lit services fill the schedule for modern Christmas celebrations. Prayer helps us communicate with God and as we sit down to eat Christmas dinner, we want to acknowledge the birth of Jesus. While no single official Christmas prayer or psalm exists, we encourage you to think about what Jesus means to you and your family. Speak from your heart to God in Heaven. Here is a sample:
Some prayers may be verbally spoken, while others might be in the form of psalms (songs of praise and worship). In celebrating Christmas, prayers give praise for the virgin birth of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Perhaps the first prayer of praise for the birth of Jesus came from His expectant mother, Mary:
“Oh, how I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior! For He took notice of His lowly servant girl, and now generation after generation will call me blessed. For He, the Mighty One, is holy, and He has done great things for me. His mercy goes on from generation to generation, to all who fear Him. His mighty arm does tremendous things! How He scatters the proud and haughty ones! He has taken princes from their thrones and exalted the lowly. He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. And how He has helped His servant Israel! He has not forgotten His promise to be merciful. For He promised our ancestors — Abraham and His children — to be merciful to them forever” (Luke 1:46-55).
Mary directed glory to God for His gift to the world through her. Her words of praise have often been sung in choral music and hymns.
Christmas Dinner Prayer – What to include in a Christmas Prayer
The biblical accounts of Christ’s birth have withstood time for two thousand years. From oral to written accounts, the Immaculate Conception has not lost its effect on mankind. Although no one knows the exact date of Christ’s birth, Christmas sets a fixed time to commemorate this wonderful gift by rejoicing in song and prayer to God. Christians celebrate the revelation of God’s gift to mankind, His coming in the form of man, Jesus the Messiah.
Christmas Dinner Prayer – Taking the Words to Heart
Consider having your family read a Christmas dinner prayer or a Christmas song together as the Christmas Dinner prayer:
A Prayer (by Martin Luther)
Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.
My heart for very joy doth leap,
My lips no more can silence keep,
I too must sing, with joyful tongue,
That sweetest ancient song,
Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given
While angels sing with pious mirth.
A glad new year to all the earth!
O Holy Night (by Adolphe Adam)
Oh Holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
Oh night divine. Oh night when Christ was born;
Oh night divine, Oh night divine. Learn More About Prayer
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– We have all
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Jesus
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died
for our sins, taking the punishment that we deserve, was
buried
, and
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Savior
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Jesus is Lord
,” you will be saved from
judgment
and spend eternity with God in heaven.
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Christmas though is a joyful festival; we should remember God Almighty for giving an opportunity to enjoy this celebration. Remember Him through these prayers.
Christmas for many is more than just a festival. It is a jubilant time in everyone’s life that they prefer to spend with their family and friends. It is more like a time to have a reunion. There is nothing more than having a fun filled atmosphere with your family, eating those wonderful Christmas delights while exchanging Christmas gifts with each other. Christmas has a religious interpretation added to it and for the Christians; Christmas is the day marking the birth of Jesus Christ. Since there is a great amount of religious connotation attached to it, you can find a number of Christmas prayers associated with it as well. A Christmas dinner prayer or a blessing or a grace as it is often referred, is a good way to spare some substantial time to remember the true reason of celebrating Christmas. Take it as an opportunity to surrender yourself to the wishes of God and seek his blessings on the occasion of this Christmas. A prayer is the easiest way to reach God and ask His blessings. Given here are some prayers that can be said at a family dinner.
Dinner Prayer For Christmas “Oh, how I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior! For He took notice of His lowly servant girl, and now generation after generation will call me blessed. For He, the Mighty One, is holy, and He has done great things for me. His mercy goes on from generation to generation, to all who fear Him. His mighty arm does tremendous things! How He scatters the proud and haughty ones! He has taken princes from their thrones and exalted the lowly. He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. And how He has helped His servant Israel! He has not forgotten His promise to be merciful. For He promised our ancestors — Abraham and His children — to be merciful to them forever” (Luke 1:46-55)
A Prayer
Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.
My heart for very joy doth leap,
My lips no more can silence keep,
I too must sing, with joyful tongue,
That sweetest ancient song,
Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given While angels sing with pious mirth.
A glad new year to all the earth!
Martin Luther Holy Night Oh Holy night!
The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
Oh night divine. Oh night when Christ was born;
Oh night divine, Oh night divine.
Adolphe AdamChildren’s Dinner Blessing Happy Birthday, Jesus! We are happy because today is your special day, you were born today, just for us.. We thank you that you came from heaven to earth just for us. Thank you for all you did for us when you were here with us. You taught us how to love each other, help us to remember to be more loving. You taught us how to do the right thing, remind us that you are with us, even when we think no one is looking. We thank you that you didn’t just stay a baby in a cradle but you grew up to be our savior and died on the cross for our sins. We thank you that you didn’t stay dead but you came alive and went to heaven, opening a way so we can go there too, someday. Thank you for this food and for all our family and friends. Thank you for everyone who helped makes this a great day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Christmas Dinner Prayer
Are you excited to reunite with your family for Christmas dinner?
We want to take this time to talk about the meaning of Christmas and help you to get in the right frame of mind and give you some perspective as you prepare to be with your friends and family this Christmas season.
Christmas is now days away. Almost everyone everywhere is excited to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.
Christmas is a special moment when families gather together and reminisce about the birth of Jesus. It is more than just a simple birthday. It is unlike any other birthdays in the past, present, and future.
Even before heaven and earth was conceived and created, the coming of Jesus is already originally planned and intended by Father God. During the creation in the Genesis account, God already knew that man will sin and thereby need a Savior.
In the Old Testament, the Law and the Prophets foretold the coming of a Savior, a ruler, and the King of kings. It happened just what was foretold and expected (Micah 5:2).
He was born of a virgin through the power of the Holy Spirit. This means that Jesus was not only fully God but He was also a man. Jesus grew up in full stature in wisdom and favor with God and men. He lived a perfectly sinless, blameless, and blessed life.
Jesus taught His people about the kingdom of God and healed the sick, cleansed the lepers, set free the oppressed and demon-possessed and raised the dead. He lived a supernatural selfless life.
At 33, Jesus was arrested, tortured, and crucified to the Cross of Calvary. This is His purpose and destiny– to give up His life and shed blood on the Cross to pay the penalty of all our sins and give us in exchange eternal life so that we will not die in hell but live with Him for all eternity.
The true meaning of Christmas is that it is the birth of the Savior of the world who came to die so that we could spend eternity with God. It’s not just a regular birthday it is the salvation of men!
Have you received Jesus into your heart and life? Do you want to receive now the gift of eternal life and live a life fully committed to God and His purpose?
Say this prayer:
“Heavenly God, I worship and thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ to suffer and die and pay for all my sins. Forgive me from all my sins and cleanse me completely with His blood. I confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in my heart that He is Savior. I turn away from all my sins and wicked ways. I pray that Jesus come into my heart and change my life. I believe that my name is now written in the Book of Life and You have given me the Holy Spirit to bring life to me in all areas. Reign in my life now. Thank you for the Holy Spirit who will guide and direct my steps and help me to live a life that is pleasing to God, in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”
If you have prayed the prayer of salvation, be assured that you are now a child of God and Jesus is now living in your heart and will begin to manifest in your life. This is the best gift that you have received this Christmas. The best gift that you can give to God is to love Him back and others and share this Good News to your family and friends. This would be your first Christmas where you completely grasp it’s true meaning.
How should we best celebrate Christmas?
For those of you who are already Christians, if you have family members who have not heard of the gospel of Jesus Christ, this is the best time to share to them. Prepare your heart and spirit for this by soaking in the presence of God for some days and meditating on the Scriptures. Ask God to reveal and teach you what to share and how to do so. Also, pray that the Holy Spirit will cause their hearts to be open to the gospel.
The best evangelism tool is to demonstrate the life of Jesus through your words and actions before your family, relatives, and friends. This way, you do not need to even open your mouth but they will be convinced with your life that Jesus is your God and Savior.
Let’s face it, at Christmas time you may also see people that you really don’t want to see but you have to because of this holiday. Well, use it as an opportunity to forgive, to reconcile relationships and pray for God to show you how to handle the difficult people in your life.
We know you are here for the Christmas Dinner Prayer, so here it is!
“Heavenly Father, we worship and praise You for this Christmas time. Thank You for the gift of life and the gift of salvation to our souls. We receive Jesus Christ right now in our lives. We confess that Jesus is Lord and our Savior. That He was born and that He lived and died for us to be reunited with You for eternity.
Happy Birthday to You, Jesus! We do not know the exact date of your birthday but we celebrate it now in faith just
the same. Thank You for your life, sacrifice, and love for us. Revive our hearts to the true meaning to this Christmas season. Teach us how to live according to Your will. Heal us, bind all our wounds and reconcile our relationships.
Holy Spirit, be with us now to teach, comfort, minister, strengthen, and encourage us. When there is war, bring peace. When there is sickness, bring healing. When there is confusion, bring divine order. When there is pain, bring relief. When there is darkness, bring light. When there is emptiness, bring love.
Bless each member of this family and household. (You may mention each person and declare a prayer of blessing or Bible verse or prophetic word for each one even those in absence).
We declare that this family will serve the Lord all the days of our lives. We dedicate to you, Lord our family and this house and everything concerning us. Make your power and presence manifest in this home and in our lives.
Overflow our hearts with Your grace so that we may extend grace to each other. Give us grace so that we may forgive those who’ve wrong us and teach us how to love the way You’ve loved us.
We celebrate Christmas now with You, God and we honor You today. Bless this Christmas dinner which we are so grateful to partake in because we know that there are many who don’t have food today. Take care of them Lord and provide for their needs. Sanctify our food and bless each person here joining us. May faith, hope, and love spring forth tonight and in everyday of our lives.
We love You, Lord. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.”
We give you permission to print this prayer and use it at your Christmas dinner this year. We know you will experience the presence and love of God.
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Have a blessed and Holy Christmas!
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