25 Days of Christmas Music Day 25 #3

 

Queen – Thank God It’s Christmas

PRAYER

Dear God,

I thank You for today.

May I live to enjoy tomorrow.

May I live to declare the works of the LORD.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray.

Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 25 #2

 

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Charlie Brown Christmas Dance

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

James 1:17 (New International Version)

 

PRAYER 

I thank You LORD for sending good gifts to me.

I thank You for sending perfect gifts to me.

I thank You for being the greatest gift.

I receive all the blessings You send to me.

I pray other people receive the blessings You want them to have.

Please help us enjoy the blessings.

Please help us to not misuse the blessings.

Please help us to not take You and Your gifts for granted.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray.

Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 25

 

Christmas Morning - December 25 – Luther Vandross – O’ Come All Ye Faithful

The Christmas Story (Luke 2:1-14)

“At that time, Augustus Caesar sent an order to all people in the countries that were under Roman rule. The order said that they must list their names in a register. This was the first registration taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to their own towns to be registered.

 

So Joseph left Nazareth, a town in Galilee. He went to the town of Bethlehem in Judea. This town was known as the town of David. Joseph went there because he was from the family of David. Joseph registered with Mary because she was engaged to marry him. (Mary was now pregnant.) While Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have the baby. She gave birth to her first son. There were no rooms left in the inn. So she wrapped the baby with cloths and laid him in a box where animals are fed.

 

That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. An angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and suddenly they became very frightened. The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, because I am bringing you some good news. It will be a joy to all the people. Today your Savior was born in David’s town. He is Christ, the Lord. This is how you will know him: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a feeding box.

 

Then a very large group of angels from heaven joined the first angel. All the angels were praising God, saying:

 

‘Give glory to God in heaven, and on earth let there be peace to the people who please God.’”

 

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 24

 

December 24 - Natalie Cole - Joy to The World

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son. God gave his Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.”

John 3:16 Reader Friendly Edition.

 

PRAYER

Dear God, I thank You for loving the world.

I thank You for loving those who are in the world.

I thank You for giving Your son.

I thank You for giving me eternal life with You.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth I pray.

Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 23

 

December 23 - Alexander O’Neal – Remember Why (It's Christmas)

This sweet song is one of my favorites. I hope it becomes one of your favorites too.

 

PRAYER

Dear God,

I thank You for keeping me alive to see another Christmas.

Please help me to always remember why You came to Earth.

Please help me to be thankful for all You do for me and for others.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray.

Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 22

 

December 22 – Vince Guaraldi Trio – Hark, The Herald Angels Sing

Jesus came to Earth to reconcile humanity with God. As you listen to this peaceful song, be thankful that you do not have to earn God’s love.

 

PRAYER

 

Dear God,

I thank You for giving Yourself freely.

I thank You for paying a debt I could never repay.

I thank You for loving me.

Please help me love You better.

Please help me love others better.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray.

Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 21

 

December 21 - Natalie Cole - Sweet Little Jesus Boy

Let us remember Jesus Christ and why he came to Earth.

 

PRAYER

Dear God,

I thank You for coming to Earth.

I thank You for redeeming humanity.

I thank You for redeeming me.

Please help me maintain my relationship with You.

Please help me to spend more quality time with You.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray.

Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 20

 

December 20 – The Temptations – Someday at Christmas

Who would have thought a Christmas song would sum up the year 2020?

 

PRAYER

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray that God’s plan for our lives becomes a reality. Amen.

 

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 19

 

December 19 – The Jackson Five – Give Love on Christmas Day

“Dear friends, we should love each other, because love comes from God. The person who loves has become God’s child and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love to us: He sent his only Son into the world to give us life through him. True love is God’s love for us, not our love for God. God sent his Son to die in our place to take away our sins.

 

That is how much God loved us, dear friends! So we also must love each other. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us. If we love each other, God’s love has reached its goal. It is made perfect in us.

 

We know that we live in God and God lives in us. We know this because God gave us his Spirit. We have seen that the Father sent his son to be the Savior of the world. That is what we teach. If someone says, ‘I believe that Jesus is the Son of God,’ then God lives in him. And he lives in God. And so we know the love God has for us, and we trust that love.”

 

1 John 4:7-16a Reader Friendly Version

 

PRAYER

Dear God,

I thank You for being love.

I thank You for sending love.

I thank You for living in me.

Please help me decrease so You can increase.

Please help me share You.

Please help me share love.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray.

Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 18

 

December 18 - The Temptations - Christmas Everyday

This is the song to play when you want to propose marriage to your sweetheart this month. I share this song with you all and I pray that you marry your helpmeet, the one God intends for you to partner with for as long as you both shall live.

 

PRAYER

I pray that those of us who are alone will meet that someone special at the appropriate time. I pray that what God puts together, no one and nothing will tear asunder. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray. Amen.

 

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 17

 

December 17 - The Temptations - Everything for Christmas

A song for those of us who do not have a special someone.

A song for those of us who have lost loved ones.

Who will you be spending Christmas with? Please know you are not alone.

Somewhere, someone who knows you is praying for you. 

Somewhere, a stranger is praying for you. 

God is with you, for you are precious to the LORD. 

Will you invite the LORD to spend time with you always and forever?

 

PRAYER

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray we are not alone for the holidays. I pray those of us who have lost loved ones receive comfort from the LORD. I pray we will no longer be alone, that we have people we can share love with. Amen.

 

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 16

 

December 16 - Alexander O’Neal – Sleigh Ride

This song does not get enough attention at Christmas. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

PRAYER

Dear God,

I thank You for allowing me to share this wonderful song with others.

I thank You for giving me power and authority to bless others.

I bless Alexander O’Neal and those who helped to create the song.

I bless the performers who worked on this song.

I bless all those who listen to this song.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray.

Amen.

 

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 15

 

December 15 – Boyz II Men featuring Brian McKnight – Let It Snow

Does it snow in December where you live? What is the climate like where you live? Tell us in the comments section!

 

PRAYER

Dear God, I ask that You bless us with pleasant weather and good health so that we may enjoy the holiday season. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

 

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 14

 

December 14 – Natalie Cole – The Twelve Days of Christmas

Almost there!

 

PRAYER

Dear God, I thank you for granting us life. Thank you for helping us live to see the rest of the year. Thank you for keeping us alive so we can live through all of next year. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

 

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 13

 

December 13 - Vince Guaraldi Trio – What Child is This

Here is a peaceful version of an old time Christmas favorite. For me, just listening to the music without the lyrics puts my focus on God. A Charlie Brown Christmas album makes my heart smile. Have you ever done or said something to make someone’s heart smile? Share below!

 

PRAYER

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth I pray we say or do something to make other people’s heart smile. I pray we receive the blessing of someone making our heart smile as well. Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 12

 

December 12 - Vince Guaraldi Trio - My Little Drum

Here is a delightful instrumental accompanied by children vocalizing. We can say a lot without ever speaking a word. How do you show God’s love and light without ever saying a word?

PRAYER

I pray God helps us be better communicators of His word, His love, and His light. I pray we can communicate those blessings before we even speak or write a word. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray. Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 11

 

December 11 – Quincy Jones featuring The All Star Chorus – Handel’s Hallelujah! Chorus

Here is a song to pick you up this Friday. I also want to wish our Jewish friends a joyful and peaceful Shabbat.

PRAYER

Dear God,

I thank You for being You.

I thank You because the Messiah has the victory and will reign forever and ever.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray.

Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 10

December 10 - The Temptations - The Little Drummer Boy (1980 Version) 

I pray Jesus smiles upon you today and makes your heart smile today, tomorrow, and forever. I pray we all make God smile and delight his heart today, tomorrow, and forever. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray, Amen.

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 9

 

December 9 – Luther Vandross – Every Year, Every Christmas

Please take a few moments to tell people you care about and appreciate how much you love them and how much you appreciate them. Do not wait for holidays and birthdays. This year is teaching us tomorrow is not promised.

As the late Luther Vandross sang, we must “stop to love.”

 

PRAYER

Dear God, please give us the words and the actions to demonstrate how much we love and appreciate others. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray. Amen.

 

25 Days of Christmas Music Day 8

 

December 8 – The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping

Here is a fast-paced gem of a song to put you in the Christmas mood. Christmas will look different for many of us this year, but we will still celebrate. We are alive and that is enough reason to be thankful this year.

PRAYER

Dear God,

I thank You for being the reason we celebrate.

I thank You for giving Yourself to us.

Please help me honor You.

Please help me be a blessing to You.

Please help me be a blessing to others.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray.

Amen.