This is my Christmas prayer...

In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray for the people:  Those who have lost a son or daughter, husband or wife, father or mother and are facing their first Christmas without that loved one.  Each is irreplaceable and in Christ are waiting for us when we arrive in Heaven.  I pray for single mothers and single fathers who through circumstances are caring for the little ones alone.  For grandparents who have stepped up to the start line to raise their grandchildren because they consider them their own children and cannot/will not allow the children to endure family separation.  I pray for families who are together this Christmas for the first time in many years and for old war wounds to be healed.  For those who do not have enough and for those who have had a windfall of provision and are thinking the best way to be financially responsible.  Most of all, I pray that everyone will be able to hear and UNDERSTAND the Gospel.  (John 3:16) I believe that anyone who truly understands that  original sin passed down through all humanity from Adam and Eve, and because sin will not be allowed in Heaven, Jesus died on the Cross (through no sin of His own) in our place so we can come to Heaven and live with Him there.  God doesn't want us to be in eternally lost and separated from Him.  Are you one of these, I'm praying for you.  Merry Christmas means we are happy that we have found Christ - He's our wonderful Gift.