This will be my last devotion for 2010 and I wanted to close out the year with a poem that should be the heart's desire of us all. Have a great Christmas ..........see you again in 2011!
"Just like the baby Jesus
I ever hope to be,
resting in Your loving arms,
trusting in Your sovereignty.
And like the growing Christ child
in wisdom daily learning,
may I ever seek to know You
with my mind and spirit yearning.
Like the Son so faithful
let me follow in Your light,
meek and bold, humble and strong
not afraid to face the night.
Nor cowardly to suffer
and stand for truth alone,
knowing that Your kingdom
awaits my going home.
Not afraid to sacrifice
though great may be the cost,
mindful how You rescued me
from broken-hearted loss.
Like my risen Savior
the babe, the child, the Son
may my life forever speak
of who You are and all You've done.
So while this world rejoices
and celebrates Your birth,
I treasure You, the greatest gift
unequaled in Your worth.
I long to hear the same words
that welcomed home Your Son,
"Come, good and faithful servant,"
Your Master says, "Well done."
And may heaven welcome others
who will join with me in praise
Because I lived for Jesus Christ
Not only on Christmas Day."
~Mary Fairchild
2 comments:
The best part of Christmas is in the giving. Reaching out to those who are less fortunate and knowing you are touching lives. Christ did that for you and me. Like in the poem, I celebrate Christ from his beginnings to the time we have together in eternity. Merry Christmas!
Just did that very thing not 3 hrs. ago!I have chronic health issues, so my devotion spoke loud to me today and I posted it on my Fridge. "Though weak,you still can serve today and follow Christ's command;
Behind the lines or in the fray In Jesus strength you stand"-Hess
If you obey God's calling,
He will provide the needed strength.
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