When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.” So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them. Luke 2:15-20 NASB1995
God, thank You for this time together, we lift up our praises to You our glorious God, Heavenly Father, Lord of all creation, we love You Jesus, we trust You, we pray for discernment and insight Holy Spirit, light the way and guide our steps, may we be Your vessels and bring glory to Your kingdom on earth, yes mighty God we ask that You would continually refine and purify our character. Clothe us with humility. Clarify our path moment by moment. Increase our zeal and devotion for You king Jesus. Cause Your people to realize the brevity of our earthly stay and order our steps accordingly. Glorify Yourself through our interactions, Yes Lord, You are the First Cause. By Your word, You created everything that exists. You are the author of life and salvation. You designed all things. Through sin, we have distorted, broken, and corrupted Your perfect creation. We fall on pur knees, repenting, gratfeul for Your mercy. Thank You that You will restore all things in a new creation. We eagerly anticipate that day when Your perfect design will be renewed. We pray hope, we pray healing, we pray joy, we pray deliverance, we pray reconciliation, we pray love, we pray rejoicing, we pray salvation, we pray revival, we pray forgiveness in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!