text: Holy Father. As we celebrate this holiday I humbly ask that you forgive us of our sins and help us to walk in your ways. Father, this holiday is about a gift, not the ones we exchange. The gift was your Son. You gave him to the world knowing he would be mocked, hated, whipped and then be put to death, yet you sent him to us for us. As a father I understand the love I have for my children and I know it does not compare to your love for your only son or for the rest of us. Thank you Lord. Please be with us always and give us your wisdom and guidance to do what we do so that we reflect YOU lord. I ask that you continue to speak to me so that I may be an effective leader. In Jesus's holy name I pray... amen