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Christmas Prayer
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Jul 29, 2026 updated
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Don Moen's 'My Christmas Prayer' is a reflective Christmas song that shifts focus from the holiday's external trappings to a personal, heartfelt plea for Jesus' presence. The lyrics acknowledge that the season can be difficult, and the singer asks Christ to stay near through life's storms. Drawing from the Nativity story—the wise men, shepherds, and angels—the song offers a simple gift of the heart. It also prays for all believers, asking for mercy and grace. The repeated refrain 'Be near me, Lord Jesus' echoes the carol 'Away in a Manger,' making this a prayerful, intimate worship song for Christmas.
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The lights of the city shine bright red and green
But sometimes the season is not what it seems
In heartache or joy let me rest in Your care
Be near me Lord Jesus
This is my Christmas prayer
The wise men brought treasures,
the shepherds bowed down
The angels were singing their glorious sound
I have no great riches, no gift to impart
What can I give You?
Lord, I will give my heart
Be near me Lord Jesus,
I ask You to stay
Close by me forever, I pray
Through the storm, through the night
Hold me close, be my light, show the way
Bless all of Your children, we need Your embrace
We hunger for mercy, and long for Your grace
Our grateful devotion is all we can bring
We praise You, we bless You
Jesus, our Savior and King
How great is the gift just to know You are there
Be near me, Lord Jesus
Be near me, Lord Jesus
This is my Christmas prayer