Jesus, You Take Over!

The True Meaning of Christmas - Season 1 Episode 60

Anthony Season 1 Episode 60

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In this special Christmas episode of Jesus, You Take Over, we will reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, God’s love shown through the birth of Jesus. We’ll explore how Jesus came not in power, but as a humble baby, bringing hope, salvation, and peace to the world. The episode highlights that Christmas is a living encounter with God’s love, especially through the Eucharist, and encourages us to share that love in everyday life. We’re reminded that Christmas is not just a day but a way of life, calling us to live with love, kindness, and hope into the New Year. We’ll also find comfort for those struggling this season, knowing that God is always with us. 

A Christmas Prayer 

Loving God, on this holy night we pause in wonder. Not at power or riches, but at love wrapped in swaddling clothes. Thank You for coming to us so humbly, for choosing a manger instead of a throne, a baby’s cry instead of a trumpet blast, to show us that Your love is not distant, not demanding, but near, tender, and full of mercy. 

Jesus, precious Child of Bethlehem, You are God’s “yes” to a weary world. In You, heaven leaned down and kissed the earth. You came not to condemn, but to heal; not to overpower, but to hold; not to frighten us, but to save. When we feel forgotten, remind us that You were born among the poor. When we feel afraid, remind us that You came as a child. When our hearts are heavy, remind us that Your love was strong enough to enter our brokenness and fill it with light. 

Tonight we place our hopes beside the manger, hopes for peace, for healing, for forgiveness, for families made whole, for joy that outlasts sorrow. Let the love that began in Bethlehem be born again in us. Teach us to love as You love, with open hands, brave hearts, and gentle spirits. Let Your light shine through our words, our kindness, our forgiveness, so that others may see You and feel hope rise again. 

Thank You, God, for the gift of Jesus. Thank You for love made visible. Thank You for a Savior who came close and never left. May this Christmas fill our eyes with tears of joy, our hearts with peace, and our lives with hope that will not fade. Amen.

Thank you, listeners. Merry Christmas to you all and have a Happy, Safe and Blessed New Year. May the love and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ fill your hearts this season and throughout the coming year. I pray for His grace, protection, and abundant blessings upon each of you. In the name of Jesus, Amen. 😇🙏 ❤️ 

Jesus is LORD! ✝️