A Prayer to Keep Christ at the Center of Christmas

December 22, 2025

00:00 06:35

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Christmas is filled with joy, traditions, music, and gatherings, but it’s easy for the true meaning of the season to get lost in the noise. While gifts, decorations, and celebrations are meaningful, Christmas is ultimately about the greatest gift ever given—Jesus Christ. Born humbly in a stable, the Messiah came to bring light into a weary world and restore us to the Father. When we intentionally tell His story, model His love, and give selflessly, we realign our hearts with the reason we celebrate. Keeping Christ at the center of Christmas requires purpose, but it leads us back to the joy and hope found only in Him.

Main Takeaways

You’ll learn why Christmas joy is rooted in Christ, not traditions or material gifts.
Discover how telling the story of Jesus—especially in your home—keeps the season Christ-centered.
Understand how generosity, hospitality, and kindness reflect the heart of the Christmas story.
Reflect on how sharing Christ’s love through actions opens doors for meaningful conversations.
Be encouraged to celebrate Jesus intentionally as the true source of hope, joy, and peace.

Bible Verse References

Luke 2:10–11 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/passage/?q=luke+2:10-11

Your Daily Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the incredible gift of Jesus, our Savior and source of lasting joy. In this busy Christmas season, help me resist distractions and keep Christ at the center of all I do. Shape my heart to reflect Your generosity, kindness, and love toward others. May my words and actions point clearly to Jesus—not only during the holidays, but in every season of life. Let His light shine through me so others may see and celebrate the true reason for Christmas.
Amen.

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Relevant Links & Resources

Scripture study tools:
BibleStudyTools.com – https://www.biblestudytools.com
Christmas devotionals and Christian living articles:
Crosswalk.com – https://www.crosswalk.com
Christianity.com – https://www.christianity.com

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Meet Your Hosts

Keri Eichberger is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With The One Who Overcomes and has a passion for devotional writing. A Jesus-loving Kentucky girl, she is blessed—together with her best friend and husband of more than twenty years, Mike—with a house full of five kids. Keri was ordained through Southeast Christian Church and has devoted her life to full-time ministry. Connect with her at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.

Lia Girard is a poet, mom, wife, author, and former Faith Editor for Crosswalk.com who delights in the truth, discovering new restaurants and exploring wild places. Formerly Lia Martin, her devotionals, articles and video/audio voiceovers are featured on Crosswalk.com, BibleStudyTools.com, iBelieve.com, and the Your Daily Prayer and Your Nightly Prayer podcasts. She soaks up God on long forest walks and shares her inspiration on Instagram @wildpeace.poetry.