SEASONAL CRY
The
Christmas Season comes each year
Bringing
fun and excitement for some
But
for others, loneliness and fear.
And
it seems to depend upon the circumstances of that year
As
to whether the season will be excitement or fear.
But
the One who is Christmas, the One called the Christ,
Comes
daily to bring joy and peace to each person’s heart.
It
is a joy and a peace that upon Him alone depends
Not
the news of the day … Not one’s health or wealth.
No,
it depends upon none of those things that we might label merry and bright.
Rather
it depends upon a Child lowly and long ago born,
Yet
the true God Himself, taking our human form;
Born
for one purpose … and that was to die
Upon
a rough, rugged cross for sinners …
a
sinner such as you,
a
sinner such as I.
So
peace with God is now our gift … at Christmas for sure,
but
truly every day that we live.
Gratitude
and joy is our response deep inside …
and
a sincere “Merry Christmas!” our seasonal cry.
For
in Christ this season and all seasons are moments and days
Filled
with peace and joy …
for
we walk daily in forgiveness …
and
we live daily, blessed with eternal life!
A
Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year be yours
in
Christ Jesus!
(Roger A
Rekstad - December, 2011)
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