January 3, 2020 Christmas Weekday (Friday)
1 John 2:29—3:6
Psalm 98
John 1:29-34
Beloved, we are God’s children now… 1 John 3:2
Lord, to be the child of someone who is rich and famous is normally a blessing. The child of a great athlete, CEO or movie star has everything they need. They know that one day they will inherit the fortune from their parent; a fortune they did not earn. Lord, what a wonderful honor it is to be your child. You have adopted me and I have inherited a fortune in grace and blessings. I have all I need to live as your child now. I have your word in scripture to guide me as I grow in faith. I have your sacraments to nourish me and cleanse me at every stage of my life. I have the awesome traditions of your church to focus my mind and heart on you. And I have the example of the lives of your saints to follow. Most of all you have given me a Mother in Mary to intercede for me with you. I know you hear the cries of all your children and give them all they need to inherit the wealth of eternal life. I even have your imprint on my soul from Baptism. Thank you for adopting me as your own. Amen.