Take in the Wonder

Daily Devotion for December 19, 2017

A child in a Santa hat exhibits the wonder of the holidays

Take in the Wonder

Daily Devotion for December 19, 2017

And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
—Matthew 18:3 NIV

Do you remember what it was like being a child the night before Christmas? How excitement and sheer anticipation of the gifts under the tree made it difficult to sleep. Your Heavenly Father God has prepared spiritual gifts for you every day—the Fruit of the Spirit, forgiveness, faithfulness—the list is never-ending.

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Today’s Prayer:

Heavenly Father, give me a child’s heart. Fill my spirit with your heaven-sent gifts.

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Adapted from 60 Days of Prayer, a bi-monthly print publication

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