December 22: Luke 2:21 Jesus is CircumcisedHeavenly Father, mark me, name me, claim me as your child.

Wear something that identifies you as a follower of Christ

December 23: Luke 2:22-38 Simeon and AnnaFaithful God, grant me a persevering and active faith.

Send three notes or texts encouraging perseverance

December 24: Matthew 2:1-12 The StarBright and Morning Star, lead me with your truth and light.

Hug someone today and tell them, “God loves you!”

December 25: worship and rest

December 26: Matthew 2:1-12 The Wise OnesJesus, what am I really searching for?

Take a quiet walk with God today asking, “What do you want from me?”

December 27: Matthew 2:1-12 Gift GivingKing of Kings, receive the best I have, with all my adoration and love.

Make a donation of money or items to a local charity

December 28: Matthew 2:13-15 Run for Your LifeLight of the World, protect all who are displaced by violence and evil.Grant them a safe home.

Find a map of the world and pray as you touch each country

December 29: Matthew 2:16-18 Herod’s GenocideLord of Life, hear our cry. Rescue your beloved.Deliver us from bloodshed. End the madness.

Write 12 notes saying, “You are so loved” and hide them at the grocery store, food court, library, etc. for people to find

December 30: Matthew 2:19-23 Returning from EgyptLord of Heaven and Earth, save me from my wandering. Lead me home.

Pick a special spot in your home to do your devotions in 2017

December 31: Psalm 100 Prayer for New Year’s EveHoly Trinity, Eternal One, for the blessings of today, which remind us of the blessings of the past, which point forward to the blessings still to come we give you thanks.

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December 1: Luke 1:5-25 .Zechariah and GabrielMerciful God, you offer me new life. Help me receive it and believe it.

Hold the door for people today and say to them what you’d want to hear.

December 2: Luke 1:26-38 Mary and GabrielHoly One, reveal my role in your saving work and give me the courage to say yes.

Do one thing out of your comfort zone for someone.

December 3: Isaiah 9:2-7 Isaiah’s ProphecyLord of Life, fill me with your hope and light!

Celebrate the season of light. Decorate your home and/or help decorate the church sanctuary from 8am-11am.

December 4: worship and rest

December 5: Luke 1:26-38 Mary and the Holy SpiritPower of the Most High, overshadow me and make your home in me.

Tell three people that they’re valuable and needed

December 6: Luke 1:39-45 Mary Visits ElizabethJesus, fill me with a spirit of hospitality so I may see and welcome all people as you do.

Go out of your way today to make someone feel at home

December 7: Luke 1:46-56 Mary’s SongMighty God, open my lips with a witness to your just and saving power.

Tell someone how God has changed your life

December 8:  Luke 1:57-80 Zechariah’s PrayerHoly Spirit, complete your saving work in my life and fill my mouth with praise.

Say thank you to as many people as you can today

December 9: Matthew 1:1-17 Genealogy of JesusGod of the Ages, help me to believe and respond to your plan, even when your plan is far beyond my imagining.

Connect with one person today that it’s been too long

December 10: Isaiah 61:1-8 The Prophet IsaiahHallelujah to our Savior, our Healer, our Deliverer!

Set three alarms to pray for someone’s salvation throughout the day

December 11: worship and rest

December 12: Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s DreamHoly Comforter, you are near when my dream dies. You are near the brokenhearted. Thanks be to you.

Ask, “How can I help?” as many times as possible today

December 13: Matthew 1:18-25 God With UsO come, O come Emmanuel, encourage me with the promise of your steadfast presence and love.

Make invitations to the Christmas Musical, Christmas Eve/Day

December 14: Luke 2:1-7 No RoomGift of Heaven, order my desiring and my time so I don’t miss you this season.

Set aside15 minutes to be quiet with Jesus

December 15: Luke 2:1-7 Jesus Is BornO holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray. Cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today.- Phillips Brooks

Belly laugh with someone. Look for laughter and multiply it.

December 16: Luke 2:8-14 Angels and ShepherdsSon of Mary, Son of God, bring peace to all on earth.

Call someone and sing your favorite Christmas song

December 17: Isaiah 11:1-11 The Prophet IsaiahPrince of Peace, break down every dividing wall.

Take 15 minutes to listen to someone different from you

December 18: worship and rest

December 19: Luke 2:15-20 The Shepherds’ VisitWe welcome you O Christ, long awaited Messiah. We receive you with joy and pray others will as well.

Tell as many people as you can that you love their smile

December 20: John 1:1-18 Jesus, the Word of GodJesus, make me hungry for you and your word.

Tape a Bible verse to your mirror to memorize this week

December 21: John 1:1-18 Jesus, the Word Made FleshHoly Christ, I sit in wonder before your willingness to be vulnerable so we might be saved.

Make a sacrifice or take a risk today