God of Christmas and of everyday, giver of all good gifts, we thank you for the many ways you have blessed us.

We are grateful for each person gathered around this table.

Bless us, our food and our company today.

With gratitude and love, we remember your humble birth into our lives and so pray for those without food or family or friendship at this time.

We remember the stable in which you were born and pray for those with no place to live.

We remember your flight to Egypt and so pray for persecuted people and refugees at this time.

Help us to see what really matters ad respond with faith, hope and love.

Keep us safe and close to you in the year ahead.

For you are out Christmas Lord, now and forever.

Amen.