Merry Christmas

Thoughts from this book...

When God has an important work

He sends a small infant to the earth:

Through Enoch was Zion's translation

And Queen Esther's courage saved a nation

Then, so great, a forerunner was sent

John, a cousin, of promised descent

To prepare the way of the Lord

Who to Heaven would open the door

And so in the days of King Herod

Was born the virgin birth, son of our God

In the heavens was given the grand sign

Jesus would change the fate of mankind

Like the wise men who saw His star,

Bore great gifts, and traveled afar

Every knee will bow and confess

In celebration of one, Jesus

May we like the wise men

Seek the gift of God's love

And celebrate in Him

Who was sent from above

In spirit let us journey

To where the wee babe lay

From God's words we can read

Ponder, and pray

Then cherish a new infant

And marvel much within

Where it is we all come from

Each with a purpose given

Through eyes of small children
The Christ child can be seen
They, so fresh from heaven
Still shine with where they've been



Fastened with golden ribbons
Draped along just so
The ornaments and pineboughs
Set the lamp aglow

The centerpiece now bright
Warmed each heart to bind
Unto that holy night
And the baby...ours to find

The night was filled with music
We recreated the ancient scene
Wearing robes, sheets, and tunics
And with new eyes Jesus was seen



Like that star once lit
Be Christ's light to share.
Help, serve, and lift
Those in need of care

While others slept
The star shone everywhere
Be His light and lift
The lost sheep and show His care





He lifts us from despair
And perfects us through our gifts
Changes come as we share-
Service is love, which uplifts

Jesus is the reason

For the Christmas season

All time is marked by Him

He stands preeminent

He will make the earth pristine

And breathe new life into us

He will put down false doctrine

He is our reason to trust



The wise
Still seek the babe
Through eyes
Which search with faith
Look up
And celebrate
In love
For God is great!

Faith is more than mere belief
It's holding on while letting go
Of failings, fears, and grief
For the more you trust, you grow

Gathering up steam
Like a locomotive
The end crash, it would seem
Is about to give

There is only one
Who can save us now
The living Son
Only knows how

Turmoils will cease
When He comes again
We will know peace
Let us prepare more, then!



'Tis the season to decorate
And think on joyous things
To forgive all those who hate
For the spirit that this brings



Be generous
This is Christmas Day
Jesus is with us
In a special way

Tis the season to go home
Or at least visit in your heart
And rejoice within with hope
That family bonds will not part

Miracles happen

This time of year

We can touch heaven

As it feels near

Through His breath of life

Our hearts are made warm

Our joy comes alive

Through the Christ-child born

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