Christmas Blessings

Centuries ago, most precious Lord, you blessed our earth with a vision of your love in the form of a little Child.  We pray that you will again gladden our hearts with the light that shone round about the hills of Bethelehem so many years ago. Graciously grant us a true Christmas blessing as we prepare ourselves to enter into a new year.  Fill our hearts with gratitude.  Lead us into the Christmas Peace which passes all understanding - the Peace of your Son and our Lord, in whose name we pray.  Amen.