I enjoy the cards we receive this time of year, Christmas greetings from friends old and new. I especially like seeing pictures—of friends, their kids, grandkids, even dogs—all that we choose to represent ourselves and our families to others.
The psalmist reminds us of hope for families who follow the giver of Christmas—The Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
This passage makes for a good prayer for our families at this family-focused time of year:
Lord, may your faithfulness continue for my children and grandchildren and to their children beyond them. May each one recognize that you are good and your love endures forever. May they contemplate your goodness in their minds, and feel your love in their souls.
In the midst of the busy and frenetic, we can thank the Lord, remember his faithfulness, and pray for the next generations to recognize and enjoy the same.
Psalm 100 in reading the Bible cover to cover in 2022
Photo by Annie Spratt
Loved this prayer very much. One not to forget.