Powerful Christmas Prayer for Family: Christmas prayers are a lovely way to reflect on Jesus Christ’s birth and the many blessings we have. There is no doubt that this year has been trying for all of us. This holiday season, as we remember God’s love and the gift of Jesus, we are able to focus on the hope and joy that we have, regardless of the circumstances that surround us.
Prayer is also a wonderful way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and remember the greatest of all and what truly matters in life. As the holiday season approaches, we have another opportunity to pause in the midst of all the excitement, decorations, and commercialization to reflect on the origin of Christmas – the One whose birth we celebrate.
We’ve gathered some of our favorite Christmas prayers from years past to share with you. These words and meditations offer beautiful reflections of hope, thanks, and joy, whether you say a prayer on Christmas Eve, before opening presents on Christmas morning, or around the family dinner table. Use these prayers to remind yourself of the true meaning of the season and why we can celebrate, no matter what struggles or hardships you have faced this year. Spread Christmas cheer and joy by sharing these with your family and friends.
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9 Powerful Christmas Prayer for Family
Joy as Our Redeemer
Almighty God, grant that the new birth of your Son in the flesh redeems us from the old slavery under the yoke of sin, so that we may receive him joyfully as our Redeemer, and that when he comes to judge, we may see Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Humble Christmas Prayer
On Christmas Day, we offer this humble prayer to God, our Creator. We come to worship singing a song of thanksgiving—a song of redemption, hope, and renewal. We pray for joy in our hearts, faith in our God, forgiveness, and peace on earth. We pray for the salvation of all our family and friends, and we ask for your blessing on all people. Bread for the hungry, love for the unlovable, healing for the sick, protection for our children, and wisdom for our youth. We pray for sinners’ forgiveness and abundant life in Christ. Fill our hearts with your love and power, Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Christmas Prayer of Pope John XXII
O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share in the profound mystery of Christmas with all our hearts. Put peace in the hearts of men and women, which they sometimes crave so desperately and which only you can provide. Assist them in getting to know one another better and living as brothers and sisters, children of the same Father. Show them your beauty, holiness, and purity as well. Awaken love and gratitude in their hearts for your infinite goodness. In your love, unite them all. And grant us your divine peace. Amen.
A Prayer for Christmas Eve
O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share in the profound mystery of Christmas with all our hearts. Put peace in the hearts of men and women, which they sometimes crave so desperately and which only you can provide. Assist them in getting to know one another better and living as brothers and sisters, children of the same Father. Show them your beauty, holiness, and purity as well. Awaken love and gratitude in their hearts for your infinite goodness. In your love, unite them all. And grant us your divine peace. Amen.
A Thankful Christmas Prayer
The magi, Lord and Giver of all Good Things, traveled for miles to bring the Christ child the first Christmas gifts. So, with thankful hearts, let us remember the love that comes with each present we open. We also thank you for your love for each of us, and for the many gifts you give us, especially the gift of life itself. Amen.
A Prayer for the Christmas Tree
Holy Creator of Trees, bless this Christmas tree as a symbol of joy with your abundant grace. May its evergreen branches symbolize your unfading promises. May its bright lights and ornaments inspire us to decorate our homes and our world with love. May the gifts that surround this tree represent the gifts we have received from the Cross of Christ. May Joy and Peace nest in your branches and in our hearts, Holy Christmas tree in our home. Amen.
Christmas Prayer about Salvation
Lord, thank You for coming to earth to redeem me. When I consider how far You were willing to go to save me, it makes me want to shout, celebrate, and cry out in gratitude. You adore me, and I am eternally grateful for that adoration. I would still be lost and in sin if it weren’t for You. But today I am free; my life is blessed; Jesus is my Lord; Heaven is my home; and Satan has no right to control me because of everything You have done for me. I will be eternally grateful to You for everything You have done to save my life! In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen
A Christmas Prayer for Peace
Stir up that good news again in a world where worry, not peace, reigns supreme. Make it real in our hearts this Christmas. We’ve never needed Your joy and peace more than right now. Thank You for sending Jesus, our Immanuel, the Word made flesh, as a gift. Forgive us for forgetting—that Your love never changes, that it never fades, and that You never abandon the purpose for which You came: to save us from our sinful state and to give us eternal life, the joy of relationship with a holy God. Your birth—and Your death—forever sealed Your promise to us.
A Hopeful Christmas Prayer
Your title remains “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” “Mighty God,” “Everlasting Father,” and “Prince of Peace.” As Your children, we yearn for a new filling and a renewed understanding of Who You are. We choose by faith to make the “good news of great joy” a reality in our own lives, so that others can see us this Christmas as lighted trees of life pointing to You. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that You are Lord one day. We also understand that peace on Earth can only come when hearts find peace with You.
You remain our joy. You remain our Peace. You are no longer a helpless infant in a manger. You have the titles of Lord of Lords and King of Kings. And we continue to honor You as Lord this Christmas and always.