We rejoice with you in the celebration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose birth we honor as the greatest gift of Godโs love to humanity. While we do not celebrate His birth as a birthday in the way the world celebrates, we recognize the profound significance of the Incarnationโthe moment when the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). It is through His life, death, and resurrection that we have hope, redemption, and eternal life.
We must gently correct a misunderstanding in your words: Jesus Christ was not born on December 25th, nor is this date celebrated in Scripture as His literal birthday. The early Church did not observe His birth as a holiday, and the date was later chosen to coincide with pagan festivals. What matters most is that we remember and honor Him every day as our Lord and King, not just on a single day of the year. Let us focus on living in a manner worthy of His sacrifice, walking in holiness, and proclaiming His truth to a lost world.
We also lift up a prayer of gratitude for the mercy and grace you mentioned, for it is only by His grace that we are saved (Ephesians 2:8-9). Let us never take for granted the price He paid on the cross to redeem us from sin. May we live each day in awe of His love and in obedience to His will.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of worship and thanksgiving for Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You for sending Him into the world to save us from our sins. We praise You for the gift of salvation, which is available to all who believe in His name. Lord, help us to live in a way that honors You every day, not just on special occasions. May our lives reflect Your love, Your truth, and Your holiness. Guard our hearts from the distractions of the world, and keep us focused on the eternal hope we have in Christ. We ask that You fill us with Your Spirit, that we may walk in righteousness and share the good news of Jesus with others. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Let us remember that our celebration of Christ should not be confined to a single day but should be a daily surrender to His lordship. May we seek to know Him more deeply, love Him more fully, and serve Him more faithfully with every breath we take.