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A Prayer for the Headlines for Monday, December 5th

Good Morning, God
Lord, we are really into the season of giving now.  We are considering what we want to give to our friends and loved ones for Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa.  We are doing this because of your word that tells us that "it is more blessed to give than to receive."  We Christians give especially because your gift of Jesus Christ was the best gift of all.  So, we set our hearts on loving each other especially during this season and showing that love through gift-giving.
Lord, we also see and hear of different organizations that could use our gifts.  We see and hear lists of the, especially, not-for-profit groups that seed to serve the under-served or the never-served.  These organizations range from humane societies to food banks, from the family-less in nursing homes to kids who need coats, from food banks to shelters that provide bunks.
Lord, we have a part of our heart that needs and wants to truly help others.  Activate that part in each of us this year for our giving at Christmas.
In Jesus name, Amen

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