A Christmas Prayer for the World

Christmas is a beautiful celebration for remembering the birth of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ. It has become a tradition for most people and a celebration that is held by believers all over the world. This is the original essence of Christmas, but as it has become more widespread, Christmas and the general holiday season have become affiliated with family gatherings, extravagant meals, feasting, gift-giving, and more, all of which may unfortunately bring loneliness and sadness to some people who can’t be with their family, who are not financially stable enough for gift-giving, and those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. These things are not the real reason for Christmas, but Christmas is all about Jesus Christ, His birth, and remembering all the good things He has done. 

With that in mind, a good Christmas prayer for the world can be a declaration of the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. It should be a reminder that in Him and through Him, they can have a heavenly family, and that regardless of what they have or what their situations are this Christmas, Christ remains the greatest blessing that they have. Here is a simple Christmas prayer for the world:

Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing Christ Jesus to us, as He is the main reason for celebrating this Christmas. As different people all over the world celebrate Christmas, I pray that the Gospel of Christ will reach them and touch them. May those who are going through difficult times this season be comforted by His presence, and may You bless every family who is gathered to celebrate this holiday season. May the Lord Jesus Christ be lifted high and be glorified to the whole world, as Christmastime is here, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sometimes, the Holy Spirit can even summon a particular Scripture or Bible verse that you can pray and declare; it can also be a situation that calls you to declare the Promises of God. For instance, the Holy Spirit may impress upon the heart of people all over the world who are hopeless or brokenhearted this Christmas. You can then begin to declare a Scripture that speaks of God’s promise for hope, comfort, peace, and joy. Here is an example of a prayer that speaks God’s promise to the hopeless and broken-hearted based on Romans 15:13 and Psalm 34:18:

Thank You, Father, for making this Christmas another opportunity for different people all over the world to come to know about the birth and life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It isn’t about family, food, and gifts, but about Jesus Christ, His sacrifices, and all the good things He has done for us. I thank You for being close to the brokenhearted this Christmas, and saving those who are crushed in their spirit. May You fill them with joy and peace, and may the Holy Spirit overflow in their lives in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

As you pray in your quiet time with God this Christmas, allow the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart about what you need to pray for the world.

How do you pray for the world?

This Christmas and any holiday season is a wonderful time to pray for the world and declare salvation, hope, peace, righteousness, and joy through the Lord Jesus Christ. We know that He is the main reason for this season, above all else. The world suffers from many deceptions from the enemy, and people are broken-hearted for the wrong things. It is crucial to pray for those who are still living in darkness, those who do not know about Jesus Christ, and those who are feeling lonely and depressed during this season of joy. You can bring these things before the Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus and start declaring the Word of God to all people around the world. Here are some of the things you can pray for the world this Christmas, along with Scriptures that you can declare:

1. Pray for the salvation of lost souls

Scriptures: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23-24

2. Pray that Christ Jesus and the Gospel will be made known this Christmas.

Scriptures: John 3:16, John 1:17, Romans 5:8

3. Pray for peace, love, and joy to those who are broken-hearted and crushed in their spirit.

Scriptures: Romans 15:13, Psalm 34:18

4. Pray for comfort for those who may be grieving this season.

Scriptures: Matthew 5:4, Psalm 30:5

5. Pray for blessings and provisions to those who are in need.

Scriptures: Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:31-33

6. Pray for hope and heaven’s perspectives to all those losing hope.

Scriptures: Romans 15:13, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:16

7. Pray for the restoration of and forgiveness of families and relatives as people all over the world celebrate Christmas.

Scriptures: Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:16

There are many other things you can pray for the world this Christmas. Simply let your heart be open to the movements and voice of the Holy Spirit, and allow Him to lead you in your prayer time with God. Know that your prayers are powerful, because the Heavenly Father hears them and answers your prayers. May God be glorified in your life, in Jesus’ name.

What are some good Christmas quotes? 

The best Christmas references, messages, or quotes to pay attention to are Scriptures that speak about Jesus Christ, because He is the reason for Christmas. Whether you want to share it with your friends, to personally learn more about Christmas, or to use it in your speaking engagements this Christmas, you have an excellent opportunity to share the Word of God and the news about Jesus Christ, the main Celebrant of the season. Here are some good Scriptures to quote around Christmas:

1.  John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

2. Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

3. Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

4. Psalm 34:8

O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

5. Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

6. 1 John 1:5

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

7. John 12:46

 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

8. Isaiah 40:28

Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of his understanding.

9. 1 John 1:5

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.