O.T. ~CHRISTMAS POEM~

I recieved this from my deceased brother's wife. Thought I would share it. Let's keep CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS!!! God bless you all, Annette Christmas Poem 'T'was the night before Christmas and all through the town Not a sign of Baby Jesus was anywhere to be found. The people were all busy with Christmas time chores Like decorating, and baking, and shopping in stores. No one sang "Away in a manger, no crib for a bed". Instead, they sang of Santa dressed-up in bright red. Mama watched Martha Stewart, Papa drank beer from a tap. As hour upon hour the presents they'd wrap When what from the T.V. did they suddenly hear? 'Cept an ad.. which told of a big sale at Sears. So away to the mall they all flew like a flash... Buying things on credit... and others with cash! And, as they made their way home From their trip to the mall, Did they think about Jesus? Oh, no... not at all. Their lives were so busy with their Christmas time things No time to remem ber Christ Jesus, the King. There were presents to wrap and cookies to bake. How could they stop and remember who died for their sake? To pray to the Savior... they had no time to stop. Because they needed more time to "Shop til they dropped!" On Wal-mart! On K-mart! On Target! On Penney's! On Hallmark! On Zales! A quick lunch at Denny's From the big stores downtown to the stores at the mall They would dash away, dash away, and visit them all! And up on the roof, there arose such a clatter As grandpa hung icicle lights up on his brand new step ladder. He hung lights that would flash. He hung lights that would twirl. Yet, he never once prayed to Jesus... Light of the World. Christ's eyes... how they twinkle! Christ's Spirit... how merry! Christ's love... how enormous! All our burdens... He'll carry! So instead of being busy, overworked, and uptight Let's put Christ back in Christmas and enjoy some good nights! Merry Christmas, my friends! .....Laughter Is Timeless ....Imagination Has No Age And Dreams Are Forever

That was wonderful!! And on a personal note I don't think anything related to our Lord needs to be addressed as OT on this forum!!! Dawn

That was absolutely breathtaking!!! I always remember our Lord!! I also make sure that my kids and family remember him too! As a matter of fact we either buy or make a birthday cake in his honor!!! Thanks for reminding us where Christ belongs always!!!! Steph

Hola Annette, Sweet sister that was beautiful. Thanks. I printed it out so that maybe my Pastor can read it. Hope you dont mind? I know you wouldn't. May God Bless You and keep you in the palms of his hands. Love, Rosie