Almighty God, the days grow ever fewer before we celebrate the birth of Your Son Jesus. Help me to persevere in my efforts to prepare myself spiritually to celebrate this winter feast. I am feeling distracted from the true meaning of Christmas because of what I have allowed myself to feel is necessary for me to do to observe this day. I ask Your help in keeping me focused on preparing my life for a spiritual celebration of Christmas. Help me to truly remember that Christmas is a Holy Day, a day of thanksgiving and prayer and not just a holiday. I ask this of You Who I call Father, Son and Holy Spirit not only now but forever and ever. Amen.