Countdown to Christmas. Day 3.

O Great God, sometimes the idea that you are mindful of us is difficult to process. We have made quite the mess of your world, and yet there you are, beckoning us to rest in the assurance that you love us so much you'd send your one and only son to take upon himself the entire penalty for the debt we owe.

 Thank you. Forgive us for not stopping to deeply ponder the riches of your mercy. We are completely and utterly dependent upon your grace and confess that apart from the gift of Christmas--Jesus Christ-- we have no hope.

For Jesus The Son and Savior, we offer our insufficient praise with sincere gratitude. Amen.