2008; Years Later
You have your holidays
I have my Holy Days.
Somehow the meanings
got scrambled as they often do.
The spirit of so many things
we celebrate seem to
have been lost over the years.
You raise your flag
for Independence Day
and demand we stand
as a country.
"Don't take my rights away!"
But what do you do
when the Lord calls to you
on Easter and Christmas Day.
Do you kneel and pray
or slowly turn away?
By all means enjoy
with family friends, loved ones,
but remember the reason
for the season
and center your celebration
around the Man of the cross.
You have your holidays
I have my Holy Days.
“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.”
-Luke 22:19 (KJV)
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On CHRISTmas Morning
On Christmas morning
if The Lord came calling
would you keep Him out,
make Him walk on by
because you were busy?
If The Lord came calling
would you shoo him away,
while you opened gifts
or watched football
with family and friends?
Would you keep Him out,
no time for His company,
wrapped up in greed
and wanting more,
searching for the perfect gift.
Make Him walk on by.
"How dare you disturb us
as we celebrate together.
Don't you know
How important family is?"
Because you were busy
you didn't teach your children
the meaning of the day.
What did you show them
when you sent Christ away?
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
-Revelation 3:20 (KJV)
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Nollaig Shona Duit -Merry Christmas
My candle says, “Lord you are welcome here.”
In County Cork where mother’s people still dwell
they stand strong for the Lord while the rest of the world
slowly, steadily creeps away from Him.
From every house, mansion or hovel, a red candle shows
to welcome the Holy Family should they come to pass.
For all believe, on Christmas Eve each year,
Joseph, Mother Mary, and the Christ Child wandered the earth,
searching to see if there is any more human kindness,
the spirit of welcome more present
then on that winter’s night in Bethlehem two centuries ago.
My candle says, “Lord you are welcome here.”
My candle says, “Lord you are welcome here.”
Little Mary light the candle and place it in the window,
For it is Christmas Eve and we must welcome our friends,
Saint Nicholas and wayward heavenly travelers.
The little lights shining through the glass
shows a welcome for all who shall pass
in this season of love and giving.
We pray that we are found worthy
in your heavenly eyes on Christmas day.
My candle says, “Lord you are welcome here.”
Lord, you are welcome here!
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”
-Luke 2:7 (KJV)
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More Christmas Memories
The green of pine Christmas trees,
glowing lights of red and white,
intertwining popcorn strings
on the top, a star’s light sings;
Sweet memories I recall.
Glowing lights of red and white,
Reflected upon new fallen snow,
Making children smile so bright.
See how their amazed eyes glow.
Sweet memories I recall.
Intertwining popcorn strings,
Small handcrafted ornaments,
Grandma’s handed down things.
These make me smile; content.
Sweet memories I recall.
On the top, a star’s light sings;,
Helps me remember the reason.
It isn’t for material things,
But for He who made the season.
Sweet memories I recall.
Sweet memories I recall,
When I think of childhood
Christmas trees so tall.
Thank you, Lord, all is good!
Sweet memories I recall.
“Saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him.”
-Matthew 2:2 (KJV)
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Christmas Celebrations
Putting the "Christ" back in Christmas,
will make the holiday unsurpassed.
Thank God for the gift of His only Son.
Celebrate the birth of The Chosen One,
who came to wash away your sins.
He who hoards the most doesn't win,
but he who knows where charity begins
and shares the love he was shown in the past.
Holiday celebrations should never be done,
and all gifts shared with a cheerful grin.
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
-2 Corinthians 9:7 (KJV)
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