The Christmas Prayer by George MacDonald is a short story about a young boy named Charlie who lives in poverty with his mother and sister. One Christmas Eve, he prays for a miracle to help his family have a better life. The next day, he finds a mysterious package on their doorstep containing food and gifts for the whole family. As they celebrate together, Charlie realizes that his prayer has been answered in an unexpected way.
By George MacDonald · First published 1865 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational