I wasn’t going to do this post quite yet, as I thought it might be a bit early, but since I received such an overwhelming response to yesterday’s “Holiday Sanity Savers” post, I wanted to go ahead and share this with you. (Today marks 2 months until Christmas, anyways!)
I’ve written something, and originally it was just for me, but I thought others may benefit from it, as well. I simply call it “A Christmas Prayer for Busy Women”. Here’s how it goes:
Dear Father,
During this busy time of the year, I pray that my words and actions are glorifying to YOU. May I not worry so much about attending all the gatherings, the rehearsals, the parties and the programs, but may I be focused on being at YOUR FEET. May I not stress so much about making sure everything is perfect, but may I remember that I am human, and YOU are God. Please remind me to put YOU first, my family second, and that everything else will fall into place, and please remind me that it’s okay to say “NO” if I need to! Please give me an extra dose of thankfulness and joy, and grace for when things don’t go just as I have planned, and help me to keep the peace that YOU have given me in the forefront of these busy days. I love YOU, Lord. You are more than wonderful. Thank You.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
Here’s what it looks like:
I know it says “Christmas” on it, but I’ve already printed it out and kept it where I can see it clearly, just to remind myself of what’s really important! Hopefully I’ll have it memorized by the time it’s actually Christmas!
So I wanted to make it available for all of you who shared with me how busy your holiday time becomes! Share it with those you feel would benefit from it! And may we all have a peaceful and holiday season this year!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF!
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Beautiful poem and I am sure all of us could use and extra dose of thankfullness. I know I could for sure.
Thank you! I try to remember to be thankful every day, even on the days I would consider “a bad day”. I don’t think I really have any idea what a bad day really is!
Kristen thank you for creating another great blog post! I hope you have an awesome day and I look forward to reading what you come up with next.
Thanks, Eric, you too!
Amen!
Thank you for the poem. There is so much wisdom and truth in that. May we all take this wisdom to heart and remember to place God fist in our life because that is what we are all here to Celebrate!
Exactly! Thanks for your comment!
Wonderful prayer. I’m glad you left ‘Christmas’ in!
Always, Shirley! I’m on pins and needles over here waiting to see your new blog!
TRUTH!! I love this poem. Thanks so much for posting it!
You’re welcome
Thanks for your comment!
Beautifully written and designed…love it! Thanks
Thanks, Renee!
Thanks for offering this as a free printable, love the poem!
Sure thing! Enjoy!
How lovely – Thank you for the printable
Sure thing!
Beautiful prayer! It looks like our holiday time will be extra busy this year, a good reminder to focus on the Lord and not on all the busyness, Thank you!
Agreed, Anna!
What a beautiful printable and a wonderful poem. We all need to remember to be thankful. I forget to do that in my prayers sometimes.
I think we all do, Pam…but we gotta be reminded sometimes!
Oh my goodness, that’s beautiful. I have printed it for myself to look at during the holidays. thank you.
Great, Steph, thank you! Hope you enjoy!
That’s very pretty, thanks.
That’s beautiful And relevant to me. I am pinning this. I have not figured out how to use my blog to glorify God yet. I am struggling with it.
This brings to mind Mary and Martha in the Bible. Love it.
What a beautiful poem! I love it. I want to print this out and send it to my mom she would truly appreciate it.
When I read your prayer, this verse came to mind;
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
I think you are spot on!!! 😉
This is great! Nice reminder to keep the right focus for the season!
I hope so, Jill!
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