Here’s a prayer of commitment inspired by the visit
of the Magi to the baby Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12). It comes from the Monthly
Prayers page of the Christian Aid website.
Prayer for Epiphany
“On entering the house, they saw the child
with Mary his mother;
and they knelt down and paid him homage.
Then, opening their treasure chests,
they offered him gifts of gold,
frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11
Emmanuel -
Give us the perseverance and courage
to seek out and approach you
Give us the perseverance and courage
to seek out and approach you
wherever you are to be found;
Grant us the vision and
understanding
to see and recognize you
whenever we might meet you;
to see and recognize you
whenever we might meet you;
Gift us the grace and
generosity
to respond freely and fully
whatever you might ask of us.
to respond freely and fully
whatever you might ask of us.
