Luke 1; John 1; Romans; Ephesians 2; Luke 1

Bless you, Lord God. You dwell in and among each of your people. You have redeemed us. You raised up Jesus, the man of our salvation.

He is your word, and he spoke your word. He took on flesh and dwelt among us. He lived a life without sin and became the righteousness of God for me. He offered his life upon the cross as a full sacrifice and payment for all my sins.

Now, by your grace, Father, through faith in Christ’s complete and completed work, I am saved. I am saved from the hands of your enemies, Lord, and from those who hate you and your truth.

You are merciful to me, Lord, and you keep your covenant perfectly and in love.

I am delivered from bondage to sin and death so that I can serve you without fear. Now I live in holiness and righteousness before you all the days of my life.

Now I am your child. I go with you to give the word of salvation to your people. I reflect your light to those who sit in darkness and under the shadow of death. You use me to guide them to the way of peace.